Potomac Village Farmers Market: At The Market This Week Aug. 9

Many people are somewhat familiar with the basics of farming even if they’ve never dug whole in dirt or planted a seed in soil. The occasional neighborhood tomato grower extraordinaire notwithstanding, most of our perception comes from a variety of sources including childhood books (Old McDonalds Farm), elementary school science classes (who didn’t sprout a bean in a cup), best seller books (Omnivores Dilemma),  Hollywood big screen movies (The Wizard of Oz, Grapes of Wrath, Field of Dreams) or eye-opening documentaries (Food Inc.).

However interesting and entertaining these glimpses of farmtopia are, most of us don’t have a clue about what’s involved with bringing our favorite tomato or apple to market. For instance, did you know that it takes about three or four years for a newly bought two-year-old apple tree to produce fruit, where as if you plant it from seed it will take six to 10 years? (source Answers.com) 

This is the first of a small series of writings dedicated to providing you insights into the day of a farmer, the tools of the trade, the regulations, and the trials and triumphs of some of your favorite Potomac Village Farmers Market Farmers.

See you Thursday!

At the market this week:

Produce

Cantaloupes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Yellow Low-acid Tomatoes, Watermelons, Peaches, Doughnut Peaches, Bell Peppers, Egg Plant, Okra, Garlic, Green Beans, Potatoes, Red, White, Yellow Onions, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Napa Cabbage, Beet Greens,  Beets, Parsley, Pristine Apples, Dill, Green Onions, lots more…

Meats & Poultry

Pasture Raised Chicken

Grass Fed Beef - Ground , Stewing Cubes, Bottom Round Roast, Brisket

Pastured Pork - Ham Steaks, Sausages, Butt Roast, Picnic Roast

Eggs

Flowers & Plantings

Fresh cut local flowers including Calla Lilies, Sunflowers, Campanula, Hydrangeas, Yarrow; Plants for the garden, hanging baskets plus much more!

Crafts

Beads By Bettina Designs – hand made sterling silver and natural stone jewelry including great gifts for you or someone special including earrings, necklaces, bracelets.

Foods                        

Go Fish - Wild Alaskan Salmon, Fish Tacos, Lobster Salad & Rolls, Cool Ceviche, Md Jumbo Lump $32/lb, Local Wahoo $14/lb, MD Crab Cakes $9 ea. Stop by the truck and grab some fish for dinner!

Frankly Pizza –Freshly made-to-order wood fired pizzas. A real favorite!

All Things Olive –Artisan Olive Oil and spreads, special salts, gift packages

Plantmasters –Raw Local Honey

McCleaf’s - Apple Sauce, Fuji Juice, Canned Peaches, Local Honey

Simply Delicious - Muffins, Cookies, Pastries, Pies, Cheesecake, Cakes and lots of good eats!

Canela’s Bakery - Baked Breads, Pies, Baguettes, Empanadas

Tony’s Pickels (The Pickle Man) - Jeff of Tony’s Pickles is bringing freshly made Kosher Dills, Sweet & Sour Bread and Butter, Fire Garlic, and Cracked Black Pepper with a hint of Old Bay Spice pickles. 

The Potomac Village Farmers Market is located on Falls Road at the parking lot. It takes place on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.