ORANGE COUNTY VA HERBS AND MORE

Change in Focus

2011-07-13T07:03:00.000-07:00

Greetings...

This site will transition to general gardening and herb topics rather than exclusive Orange County Farmers Market topics. Just a brief explanation... after last year's vote to enforce our own rules and become more of a "producer" market with a "jury" selection process... and the "jury" system immediately taken over by the ODA Director... it was clear the real move was going to be away from a "producer" market and squarely into a reseller market. Also, after attending numerous workshops on Farmers Market administration, I found out that as Market Manager, I could be held responsible if a customer of any vendor became ill or had other problems because a vendor did not comply with the State Food Safety Rules. So this was another big reason we had to enforce our own compliance rules. Since this was opposed by the ODA I could not continue to participate in this market. Over the years, we had numerous complaints from customers of our illegal food vendors and as much as I tried to coax them into compliance they refused. In fact the "kitchen inspection" results for our biggest offender contains a list of multiple serious infractions.

We put a lot of time and energy into the market and did not want to leave... but the problems were serious and there was a complete lack of willingness by the ODA to play by the rules... rules that are for the protection of the customers.

Anyway, this type of thing is very common... it happens all over the country... what they find is that markets that stay committed to "producer only" rules flourish... and those that degenerate into reseller and flea markets tend to wither.

I could go on and on... there you go... I tried to keep it from happening to us ... but it did.... have to admit it and move on...

THINK SNOW !

Free Tomato Plants

2010-03-18T09:31:00.000-07:00

We will have our first promotion May 1st, market openning day in the Summer location (the parking lot behind Taylor Park).

Each Customer will receive a free tomato plant provided by "The Garden Patch".

New Vendor

2010-03-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

Penn Farm will be joining us May 1st on openning day.

Here's a little write up from one of the other markets they attended:

"Walking up to Penn Farm’s stand at East Columbia Library farmers’ market you will notice right away the smiling faces of Dora Beltran’s five helpful children. Penn Farm is a family-owned and run farm located in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Beltran, the manager of Penn Farm, and her children, ranging from 5- to 18-years-old, all work on the farm and attend multiple farmers’ markets to sell their produce. Traveling over two hours, the family sets up their stand at two Howard County farmers’ markets - East Columbia Library and Oakland Mills - and promotes their locally-grown, fresh fruit and produce at other markets in the Maryland/Virginia area.

After each farmers’ market Penn Farm donates its remaining crops to local charities. At Penn Farm, it is important to give back to the community. The farm donates to the following local organizations: Grassroots, Maryland Food Bank, and Elkridge Love Mission.

“We have received wonderful, abundant, and very fresh produce from Penn Farm,” said Doug Carl, Kitchen Manager at Grassroots Crisis Intervention. “We are most appreciative for its ongoing support.”

Many local aid organizations would not be able to get by without the support of local farms. These charities also appreciate donations from farms because their products are fresh and nutritious.

Beltran is very proud of the crops that Penn Farm offers. It bounties up a huge variety of vegetables including seven different kinds of squash, cucumbers, leeks, beans, onions, potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, egg plant, and more. New to the farm’s variety of vegetables this year are garlic and sweet onion.

Right now, beans are Penn Farm’s number one seller and its customers are patiently awaiting the arrival of its delicious tomatoes and corn. Beltran assures anxious buyers these items will be available soon stating, “Our produce comes in two weeks earlier than other vendors because we are farther south.” This is what benefits and differentiates Penn Farm from other vendors in the area. She is thankful for all the opportunities that each market offers and how so many residents support buying local.

This year’s rainfall has taken a toll on crops everywhere. Beltran guarantees her consumers the quality that her farm produces. Beltran noted, “Most customers understand that not all produce is going to be perfect.” Customers know rain is a problem this season, but are confident that the produce sold at Penn Farm’s stand is always fresh and top of the line.

GREENS !

2010-03-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

The big story this week as it was last week is the emergence of greens from the new micro greens operation of Maury and Glennis from Slow Boat Growers, Orange, VA.

http://www.thefreshlink.com/home/2009/11/9/new-grower-slow-boat-growers.html

Come early to get your fresh salad greens, basil, cilantro and much more. Glennis has been selling out ... her prices are good -so you can munch all week long... these greens last at least a week in the refrigerator... having been picked shortly before the market.

Winter Market Dec 5th

2009-12-07T08:04:00.000-08:00

If a picture is worth a thousand words... here's a few... Thousand

Winter Market

2009-11-05T15:59:00.000-08:00

The Saturday Winter Farmers Market will start up an hour later than the Summer Market and we will be in the Train Station on Saturday.

The market is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Vendors may start their set up at 8:00 AM but should start no later than 8:30 AM.

DC Farmers Market

2009-09-18T07:07:00.000-07:00

Video:

http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8606340

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/09/17/VI2009091703565.html?hpid=artslot

Articles:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/17/AR2009091704558.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/17/AR2009091703191.html

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/yay-for-vegetables-first-lady-drops-by-new-dc-farmers-market-to-buy-produce-promote-healthy-eating.html

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/first-lady-picks-up-eggs-chocolate-milk-and-vegetables/

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/yay-for-vegetables-first-lady-drops-by-new-dc-farmers-market-to-buy-produce-promote-healthy-eating.html

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/first-lady-picks-up-eggs-chocolate-milk-and-vegetables/

Instead of Traffic, Fresh TomatoesFirst Lady Helps Celebrate Opening of Vermont Avenue Farmers Market

By Emma BrownWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, September 18, 2009

Michelle Obama continued her crusade for fresh food and local farmers under drizzly skies Thursday when she spoke before a cheering crowd at the opening of the District's newest farmers market, just blocks from the White House.
"I have to say, I have never seen so many people so excited about fruits and vegetables!" she said, as several hundred foodies and first-lady fans raised their cellphones and cameras to capture the moment. "This is good!"
The market is the fifth in the city run by Freshfarm Markets, which had sought to put it closer to the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue but was stymied by security concerns. Last week, with the support of neighborhood groups, the nonprofit group was granted permission to close off a block of Vermont Avenue between H and I streets NW from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 29.
"It's an exciting day," said Bernadine Prince, co-director of Freshfarm Markets. Obama is "making healthy eating a priority. What we need to do now is make it a national habit."
Tents belonging to 19 farmers from the Chesapeake Bay watershed lined the closed-off block. Obama urged the audience to take advantage of the offerings: wooden crates overflowing with yellow corn and gala apples, tables filled with tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.
"I've learned that when my family eats fresh food, healthy food, that it really affects how we feel, how we get through the day," she said, "and that's whether we're trying to get through math homework or whether there's a Cabinet meeting or whether we're just walking the dog."
Then she heeded her own advice and -- wearing a lei of marigolds offered by a 5-year-old girl -- descended from the podium to shake hands and buy a basketful of Tuscan kale, eggs, cherry tomatoes, mixed hot peppers, pears, fingerling potatoes, cheese and chocolate milk.
Following suit, members of the crowd fanned out to farmers' stands, where they gawked at giant sweet potatoes, tasted tomatoes and asked how to use celeriac root in a soup. A Secret Service worker who had just finished his shift sampled every kind of goat cheese at one stand, then chose a brie to take home to his wife.
Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Export-Import Bank, whose buildings flank the block, shrugged off concerns about closing Vermont Avenue during rush hour.
"There's not a lot of options for fresh food in the District," said Roz Howard, 37, a management analyst at Veterans Affairs. "You shut down for sporting events all the time. Why not for something that can really help people?"
Howard Schwartz, 56, an administrative law judge at the Department of Veterans Affairs, stood in the middle of Vermont Avenue taking the second-to-last bite of a nectarine. He'd watched the first lady extol the virtues of fresh food from the fifth floor of the Lafayette Building and decided to come down and partake.
"I used to pick and pack peaches near Niagara Falls," he said. "What I've been eating around here is plastic, but this here is wonderful stuff."
He couldn't park his motorcycle on Vermont Avenue on Thursday and had to the take the Metro but said it was a small price to pay: "I'll give up my motorcycle for a really good nectarine."
First lady speaks and shops at farmers market
By NATASHA T. METZLERThe Associated Press Thursday, September 17, 2009; 5:35 PM
WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama bought cheese, fingerling potatoes, eggs, black kale and other items Thursday at the launch of a new farmers market blocks from the White House. Before shopping, Mrs. Obama spoke about the importance of healthy eating to about 300 shoppers gathered in the drizzling rain.
"I have never seen so many people so excited about fruits and vegetables," she told the cheering crowd.
The first lady said she wasn't always so invested in healthy foods.
"I was a working mother trying to put it all together," she said. "Takeout food was a primary part of our diet."
But Mrs. Obama explained that she gradually saw the effect eating better had on the health and habits of her children.
"The kind of food that we put into our body gives us the energy to get through the day," she said.
Mrs. Obama praised farmers markets as places where Americans can learn more about how their food is produced.
"You get to know the people who grow your food, how they do it, you know, who they are as people," she said.
These markets play an especially important in neighborhoods where access to healthy options are limited, she added.
The first lady has been promoting locally grown food and healthy eating with a popular vegetable garden at the White House.
September 17, 2009, 6:26 pm
At a New Farmer’s Market, First Lady Picks Up Eggs, Chocolate Milk and VegetablesNY Times
By Rachel L. Swarns
After giving her remarks at the farmer’s market, First Lady Michelle Obama grabbed a straw basket and did some shopping.
Undeterred by a steady drizzle and cheered on by hundreds of (hungry?) onlookers, First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated the opening of a new farmers market near the White House on Thursday.
It was part of her ongoing effort to encourage Americans to eat healthier, fresher foods. So she urged the public to peruse the fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, locally-raised meats and baked goods being sold by local farmers on Vermont Avenue Northwest between H and I Streets.
“In this society today, sometimes it’s hard to make regular meals, healthy meals a part of everyone’s existence,’’ Mrs. Obama said. “This is one of the reasons why I’m so supportive of farmers’ markets.
“For those of us who are battling the time crunch and those for us whom access to fresh food is an issue in our neighborhoods, farmers’ markets are a really important, valuable resource that we have to support,’’ she said.
Mrs. Obama said that her experiences raising two daughters had inspired her to focus on the issue.
“Farmers’ markets are a really important, valuable resource that we have to support,’’ Mrs. Obama said.
“I’ve learned that when my family eats fresh food, healthy food, that it really affects how we feel, how we get through the day, and that’s whether we’re trying to get through math homework or whether there’s a Cabinet meeting or whether we’re just walking the dog,’’ Mrs. Obama said.
The market will be open on Thursdays from Sept. 17 through Oct. 29. Farmer’s market executives said that White House garden goodies will not be on sale.
But not to worry — Mrs. Obama made a point of giving the new venture her personal stamp of approval.
After giving her remarks, the first lady grabbed a straw basket and did some shopping, picking up some black kale, eggs, cherry tomatoes, mixed hot pepper, pears, fingerling potatoes, cheese and chocolate milk to bring back to the White House.
Maybe some kale on your dinner plate tonight, Mr. President?
“Yay for Vegetables!” -- First Lady Drops by New DC Farmers’ Market to Buy Produce, Promote Healthy Eating
September 17, 2009 5:58 PM
ABC News’ Karen Travers reports:
As part of her continuing efforts to promote healthy eating and living habits, First Lady Michelle Obama dropped by the grand opening of the FRESHFARM Farmers’ Market, just a block away from the White House
“I have never seen so many people so excited about fruits and vegetables,” she said to a couple hundred people who gathered in the rain at the market. “Yay for vegetables!”
Earlier this year Mrs. Obama started a garden on the White House grounds as a way to educate kids across the nation about healthy eating. Today she said she the garden has grown beyond what she could have imagined – and is even a hot topic outside of Washington. “When I travel around the world, no matter where I've gone so far, the first thing world leaders, prime ministers, kings, queens ask me about is the White House garden. And then they ask about Bo,” the first lady said, referring to the First Family’s pet dog. “Everybody, it's the garden and Bo, or Bo and the garden, one or the other.”
Farmers’ markets and the White House garden play a key role in larger discussions about the nation’s health problems, Mrs. Obama said.
“They make us think about these issues in a way that maybe sometimes the policy conversations don't allow us to think.”
Tomorrow Mrs. Obama will jump into the health care policy conversation when she holds an event featuring women and their families who have had problems with their health care.
But at the farmers’ market Mrs. Obama spoke as a working mom who in the past found it hard to put together healthy meals.
“Takeout food was a primary part of our diet. It was quick. It was easy,” she said to knowing laughter. “We did what was easiest and what kids liked, because you didn't want to hear them whining…We're just trying to end the whining.”
Mrs. Obama said that farmers’ markets can be an “important, valuable resource” for families who want to eat well, have limited time and may not have access to fresh food.
The first lady said she wanted to make it clear that fresh produce is not just something for wealthy people, noting that farmer’s markets in Washington participate in several government programs that provide aid to low income families like the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She said every WIC and SNAP dollar equals two dollars at a farmers’ market.
“So if you know people who have access to these benefits, they should understand that these farmers' markets are there for them as well,” she said. “And there is an incentive for them to use and buy their fruits and vegetables here. So we want to get that word out.”
After addressing the crowd of several hundred, the first lady did a little shopping, perusing the rows of vegetables and fruits that came mainly from local Virginia and Maryland farms and putting her items into a straw shopping bag.
What might end up on the family dinner table tonight at the White House? Mrs. Obama purchased black kale, eggs, cherry tomatoes, mixed hot peppers, fingerling potatoes, cheese and chocolate milk.
Someone in the crowd urged Mrs. Obama “Don’t forget the brussel sprouts!”
“I don’t know if the president likes brussel sprouts,” she replied.
President Obama spoke about the plans for a farmer’s market near the White House when he went to the DNC to talk about health care last month.
“One of the things that we're trying to do now is to figure out, can we get a little farmer's market outside of the White House -- I'm not going to have all y'all just tromping around - but right outside the White House so that we can -- and that is a win-win situation,” the president said to laughter.
Obama said the farmer’s market would give Washington “more access to good, fresh food” and could be “an enormous potential revenue maker for local farmers in the area.”

Ridgeway Farm Eggs and Produce

2009-08-31T10:12:00.000-07:00

The gregg family brought a lot of great mellons and berries to the market this week... and the sales team had lots of fun.

The Hot Dog King

2009-08-31T10:01:00.000-07:00

You can't have a hot dog without the Hot Dog King!
Here is another treat for visitors to the Orange Farmers Market.

Susan's Baked Goods

2009-08-31T09:50:00.000-07:00

Susan Morris sells out of her speciality chocolate cake every time.
Here Jeff Curtis, Director of the ODA explains why giving him a big sample piece will help him go out and spread the word.

Elderberries !

2009-08-31T09:29:00.000-07:00

Fresh Elderberries !

Donald's Organic Herbs

Besides All Organic Herbs and Spices... Donald brings to market unusual items like the fresh elderberries pictured above. Dried Elderberries as well as Elderberry leaf are available ... along with a long list of medicinal and culinary herbs and spices.

Fried Fish and Chicken

2009-08-31T09:24:00.000-07:00

Stephanie Terrell (who is cooking in the back) brings fresh tasty fish and chicken... well you can see the customer there in the photo who can't wait to taste it... yummy

Rocky Run Farm

2009-08-31T09:18:00.000-07:00

Joining us in August is Sarah Altman and Rocky Run Farm providing frozen Pork and Beef.

Barbeque !

2009-08-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

Byrd Street Grill is now a regular vendor on Saturdays... providing great Ribs, Barbeque, side dishes like beans and slaw and cold drinks.

New Vegetable Vendors

2009-08-02T19:46:00.000-07:00

This week we welcomed two new vegetable vendors to the market; Anna Dove and Frankie Feldman.

Anna brought her dad along to keep him out of trouble. She sold out her first day at the market.
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Frankie returns to the market, having sold vegetables here in previous seasons. He is a well known vegetable vendor, often selling out early... so if you want to get some of his produce you have to come early. He grows all his own vegetables.

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The weather was great and the quality of the goods just gets better and better. Come early and don't miss the freshest produce in Orange.

You will be surprised... for a farmers market ... our prices are very competitive!

National Farmers Market Week

2009-07-31T10:25:00.000-07:00

On Saturday August 1st and August 8th, to celebrate next week being National Farmers Market Week... our vendors will be offering free samples of their items where it is applicable / possible.

We will have barbeque, good cheer and a lot of fun.

Invite your friends.

Friday Market

2009-07-27T05:27:00.000-07:00

The farmers market is now open on Friday from 12:00 noon till 5:00 pm. Most days there will be barbeque provided by the Byrd Street Grill... as well as our regular vendors with baked goods, fruits and vegetables... craft vendors with award winning soaps and unique custom arts and crafts.

Ed Mack Farm

2009-07-07T10:52:00.000-07:00

Ed Mack and his daughter are selling the largest cabbages we've seen. They will probably enter them in the county fair later this month.

June Market Update

2009-06-22T04:55:00.000-07:00

The market is in full swing.

Riverbend farm (below) is only one of the vendors bringing in fresh vegetables. Claire and her husband are one of the most experienced vegetable growers in the State of Virginia. Attention to detail is what you see with everything they bring to market.

Marshall Farms is represented by Connie Carpenter.

Marshall Farms is a family-owned and operated organic dairy farm (for over 40 years) in Orange County Virginia. Using a century old technique of milk from grass-fed cows, Marshall Farms produces a variety of cheeses that have a smooth, creamy texture not found in commercially processed cheese.

Amazing Freshness!

"The Garden Patch" brings produce that is picked only on the morning of the market. Jimmy explained to me that the firmness of each vegetable is evident in squash or cucumbers that have been picked off the vine only an hour or two before they are purchased. His days start early... before dawn... he often picks the vegetables using a miners helmet with a flashlight attached to see what he is doing. The freshness ... feel ... of the vegetables is obvious... you cannot find this in any supermarket!

Come and see these and other vendors on Wednesday afternoons at Taylor Park or behind Taylor Park in the big parking lot on Saturday Morning.

DJ's Scrappin Designs

2009-06-15T06:33:00.000-07:00

Donna Johnson presents all kinds of scrapbook fixin's... she has gift boxes, greeting cards for all occasions... custom made! What a better gift than a custom gift card made out for your loved one... with that special message that only you share. You can't fine that in the retail stores.

Lagniappe Artisans Cooperative

2009-06-15T06:20:00.001-07:00

Another great new vendor: Lagniappe Artisans Cooperative... represented here by Merian Burkett (on the right) and Gerilee Hundt. They bring to the market: Raw alpaca fiber, carded batts, hand dyed rovings & yarns. Their hand made soaps include felted soaps, bath and body products. Their jewlery includes: Alpaca beaded and traditional jewelry. Come and see a demonstration of their crafts. (watch out for the spinning wheel in motion)

http://artisansonline.com/lagniappefarm/Default.aspx

A Legacy of Rural Virginia

2009-06-15T06:06:00.000-07:00

Meet Donald Payne, author, part time cattle farmer... who will be joining us next week. His first book reflects his interest in rural life. Don always had an intrigue and respect for the past, especially in relation to rural living and his family. Beginning in 1989, he encouraged his father to tell stories about the old times while Don quietly jotted down notes. Those interviews evolved into similar note-taking visits with his Uncle Willie and Aunt Dot Payne and numerous other senior citizens in the community. He soon had gathered hundreds of pages of text, collected dozens of old pictures and recorded roughly twenty-two hours of audio tape.
The value of this information being so evident to him that Don decided to write a book for his family. Later it became clear others would enjoy the stories as well. By writing on weekends, holidays and during vacations for the past one and one half years, “A Legacy of Rural Virginia”- Book I, is now completed and Book II will follow in the near future.

Along with his book, Don will also show is hand crafted walking sticks next week.

http://legacyvirginia.com/

Gourd-Acious Gourds

2009-06-08T07:02:00.000-07:00

Ho-hum... just another boring gourd vendor... when will this stuff ever end?

She probably carves these things out in a few minutes...

They are painted kinda nice...

... hay, what is that thing over there in the left corner that looks like a TV set?
hmmm... is it a Satellite TV set ... high definition ???
That's amazing... there is an entire scene on the inside of this gourd?
It's a diarama of a scene with a park bench or two, a newspaper on one of the benches... little birds, a path and even a tree with what else... a gourd growing on it!

OK... I'll have to admit... this is all amazing.

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The artist is Thelma Lewis... and we are lucky to have her... she's been invited to display her art in a number of prestegious locations... including the Art Center of Orange... but she likes the atmosphere of our market. (and so do we)

Chain Saw Man

2009-06-08T06:53:00.000-07:00

Happy, friendly, wood carvings ... and a contented dog... the pictures tell the story!

Tyson and his dog are new to the market and fit right in ... with their laid back style and the low cost wood carvings ... which were seen leaving the market in the backs of happy customers trucks and tucked inside their car trunks ... he almost sold out on his first day of the market!

I told him to raise his prices... but he said ... "no way". So he will just have to get busy for next week! There will be a lot of neighbors coming in to add his carvings to their collections once they find out about them... from this week's customers.

Jewelry and more

2009-06-08T06:45:00.000-07:00

Be sure and stop by and see these creations! Grace Wolfrey has a beautiful array of stunning hand made jewelry... and the prices are "user friendly".

Originals by Jayne - all are one of a kind - OOAK

2009-06-08T06:38:00.001-07:00

OOAK stands for "one of a kind," which is an acronym that is widely used by artists who make original items. Kathy Shifflet takes a picture of each piece she crafts and keeps them on file. She reviews her files before each creative session to make sure she does not make a duplicate of any piece of her fine custom jewelry.

Wild Rose Gardens

2009-06-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

Jon and Patricia Loosigian bring beautiful ornamental plants, bedding plants and will have a variety of produce within the weeks to come. Their farm is located near Barboursville, Va.

Market Progress

2009-06-02T10:28:00.000-07:00

We are adding one or two new vendors each week and the vegetables are starting to flow into the market. We sometimes have a musician or two playing and the beautiful weather has brought out lots of visitors. Sales are up! View the rest of these blog posts to see some of our vendors. (click "Older Posts" at the bottom of the page to see more!)

Renaissance Man - Handmade Herbal Soaps

2009-05-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

Master Soapmaker, Tom Curtis, brings a large variety of soaps to the market each week. Fine facial soaps including Chamomile and Cocoa Butter, Evening Primrose and a soap made with Goat's milk. He has exfoliation bars of Lavender Buds, and an Oatmeal & Chamomile bar, Avacado & Calendula and one he calls "Herb Garden" (ask him the ingredients of that one, wow!). The mints are well represented in his selection of Fresh Mint Soaps and he has a great selection of Aromatic Body Bars of Patchouli, Tangerine Blossoms, Lemongrass, Sweet Orange and Jasmine and Pink Grapefruit and a great foot soap, Eucalyptus & Clove. There's enough scents there to wake up any nose. What a gift!

e-mail Tom directly renman@hughes.net or check out his web site: http://www.renaturalsoaps.com/

Riverbend Farm

2009-05-29T08:30:00.000-07:00

Claire Cervens brings her farm produce to market each year and it gets better and better. Riverbend Farm always has lots of healthy veggies to sell. This year there was a late frost near the Rapidan but they are recovering well. Most of the plantings were not affected. Claire is also one of the most knowledgeable in Orange County in the area of vegetable growing. Come by and ask her a question... I have not seen her stumped yet! Nothing says it like success and her veggies speak for themselves.

Berrywood Crafters

2009-05-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

Brandi Hopwood brings her homemade jams and jellies, fruit butters together with lots of baked goods (SAMPLES!) and seasonal crafts to market with zest and flair. This summer she also has veggie plants and will be bringing in produce from the farm. Always a favorite, "Indian Fried Bread" is BACK !

Anastazia's Attic

2009-05-29T08:18:00.000-07:00

Joyce Miller is a regular participant in the Farmers Market both in the Winter in the Train Station and in the Summer. Joyce was a Home Economics teacher and many of her items reflect that background. She produces items such as the very colorful crayon color book bags, aprons, various sewing crafts and unique handmade pieces.

Connie's Cookin'

2009-05-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

Connie Carpenter has been an anchor of the Farmers Market for many years. The reason is simple: she produces the best baked goods and in her words "I am only interested in providing what the customers want..." In this regard, she also is an outlet for Millers Farm, Papa Weavers Pork and Marshal Farms Cheese! Connie sells eggs, vegies, canned jams and jellies, canned soup and many other home cooked items. You can do almost all your shopping at the Farmers Market! (well, we don't sell cars)

Amazing Wood Turnings

2009-05-29T05:25:00.000-07:00

George "Trip" Pollard is the proprietor of Trip's Woods, specializing in custom bowls and other fine turnery in exotic woods. There are pieces made from domestic and exotic woods from all over the world; such as Mexico, Brazil, Suriname, Myanmar, Laos, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, just to name a few. Many sizes, profiles and edge treatments are available and custom orders are always welcome.

Also available are fine turned pens to fit most budgets and features needs from $25 to $200, plus bottle stoppers, cocktail muddlers, spirit pourers, door stops and purse hangers, walking sticks, spinning tops and such.

Stop by the Trip's Woods booth at the Orange County Farmers' Market, Taylor Park (Rt 15 side), Orange, VA, Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and see what Trip and all of the other fine merchants have to offer!

Maps

2009-05-29T05:15:00.000-07:00

We are behind Taylor park and business such as Orange Pharmacy, in the municipal parking lot, off Route 15... from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday.

Richmonds Piano plain' cowboy to join us

2009-05-28T12:35:00.000-07:00

Get ready for American/Alt Country music this week.

Meet: Meade Skelton who will be joining us from 10:00 am till 12:00 noon on Saturday May 30th.

Over the Moon

2009-05-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Rena Moon presents "Over the Moon" ... with her astounding array of beautiful hand crafted jewelry.

... beautiful Jewelry

Plants and more...

2009-05-14T06:48:00.001-07:00

You won't find any better values than here at the Farmers Market on a Saturday Morning!

Organic Herbs and Herb Teas

2009-05-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

Donald's Organic Herbs: Herb Teas, Fresh Herbs, Dried Medicinal Herbs

Featuring free tea sample every week: Special Strength formula which includes Yerba Mate and Damania with Peppermint.

Yerba Mate is a National Drink in many South American countries where it is prized for it's medicinal qualities... it imparts a clarity of mind and refreshes the body with vitamins, minerals and 15 amino acids. No wonder it is sold out at most college campuses... especially during exam times.

Known as a whole body tonic, yerba mate is a stimulating herbal beverage which for centuries, millions have ritualized into their daily lives. It has the unique ability to wake up the mind, while possessing a multitude of other daily benefits.The low caffeine levels make it a great substitute for coffee. It gives one the boost of coffee without the jitteriness or addiction. People have also experienced sustained energy, appetite control, mental clarity, and allergy and asthma relief. Theobromine, the mood-lifting xanthine also present in chocolate, helps to naturally enhance one's mood. Also included... "Damania has been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of Mexico, including Mayan Indians", Dr Ray Sahelian.

Beautiful Weather

2009-05-14T06:14:00.000-07:00

Last week we had beautiful weather, lots of plants, pastries, crafts and amazing wood bowls.

2009-05-07T06:20:00.000-07:00

Last week was very successful for the Market. We had lots of visitors from the Run For Life... Thank you all for visiting. We also have more new vendors. We have great bakery items and new crafts. Needle work / hand painted items and more... A large variety of bedding plants are on sale... as well as herbs and flowers of all types. Herb teas are available as well as expert hand crafted wood bowls. There's too much to describe... stop by Taylor Park Saturday morning and check it out! We have the fountain open for Sailboats. (see below)

Sailboat Play Days

2009-05-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

ORANGE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
ANNOUNCEMENT:
SAILBOAT PLAY DAY
Every Saturday between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM the fountain at Taylor Park in Orange will be available for SAILBOATS !

Please bring in your boats... later in the Summer we will have races with PRIZES!