Work ahead for more calm and less stress this Thanksgiving

The holidays can be enjoyable but also stressful times, especially if there’s a big meal that’s part of the tradition. Some people easily source great local ingredients, plan everything perfectly and deliver a delicious meal for a crowd year after year. Others, on the other hand, can easily feel intimidated or overwhelmed. With a little … Read more

Recipes that celebrate our Farmers Markets: Grilled Peaches with Fresh Blueberry Compote

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for a perfect way to turn blueberries and peaches into the perfect accompaniment to … Read more

Recipes that celebrate our farmers markets: Stealth Spaghetti Squash

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for a a delicious way to make a meal out of spaghetti squash.  Spaghetti … Read more

Recipes that celebrate Farmers Markets: Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for rich and creamy way to enjoy sweet corn and zucchini.  Have you ever … Read more

Recipes that celebrate Farmers Markets: Watermelon Poke Bowl

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for a creative way to enjoy watermelon. Talk about food color wheels –this poké … Read more

Recipes that celebrate our Farmers Markets: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Herbs

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for a savory take on tomatoes and herbs.  Like –the song lyrics read; “What’d … Read more

Recipes that celebrate our Farmers Markets: Vegetarian Tacos with Avocado Sauce

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state.  Check out her blog below for a saucy take on vegetarian tacos.  Summer options will amaze you compared to … Read more

Meet the new WNC Farmers Market Manager

Phil Jacobus has started his career with the NCDA&CS as the new manager of operations/marketing at the Western North Carolina Farmers Market in Asheville. He started June 1, and has jumped right in to implement innovative programs to connect western North Carolina farmers to customers who live in the greater Asheville community and beyond. Phil … Read more

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Where can we find farmers markets and what makes them successful? While celebrating National Farmers Market Week this week, the first week of August, we sat down for a few moments with Kevin Hardison, agricultural marketing specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to discuss the great diversity of farmers markets available … Read more