NEWS

 

Hello DFM Shoppers,

This year’s Winter Market, our largest in 13 years, is full of many options. From produce to proteins, you can also find fresh baked breads and treats, pickled vegetables, jams and jelly, cheese, prepared foods, Italian sauces, dressings and marinades, fresh cut flowers, and speciality items like honey, olive oil, and spices.

Many think the winter months are not a busy time for farmers and local producers, but the work never stops. Whether they are harvesting or preparing for the next season, there is always something to be done. Even during the preparation for another busy growing season, farmers and producers are gathering and creating to ensure shoppers have access to fresh local items year-round.

This week while at the Davidson Farmers Market, think of how you can stock your pantry and refrigerator with local items for the coming week to make complete meals or prep meals and freeze for later in the weeks to come. What we love about DFM is that you can find everything you need, year-round, to make delicious food from local purveyors.

There are four Winter Markets left before we are back to every Saturday starting in April. This Saturday looks like a sunny morning, but still chilly. Dress warm and we’ll see you Saturday morning!

Happy eating,

Justin

 

The Vendors | Saturday, February 20

Heritage Harvest has lion’s mane, black pearl, velvet Pioppino, shiitake, oyster, and dried mushrooms; Gilcrest Natural Farm has 50% off chicken backs this week; Barbee Farms has a delicious salad blend for the early risers; and Cannizzaro Sauces has marinara, arrabbiata, mushroom, vodka, vegan marinara, and piccata sauces.

To view this week’s full list of vendor offerings, please click the link below.

Vendors away this week: Everyone is here this week.

If you choose pre-order and do not plan to shop in-person, you can skip the line  and pick up your pre-order from the Market Tent (the red tent to the right of the Market entrance). Just give your name and who you pre-ordered from and our DFM volunteers will get your order for you.

PRODUCE

Barbee Farms – A variety of fresh produce

Available this week:​ We have started harvesting lettuce from the greenhouse and will have a delicious salad blend for the early risers. Many of your fall favorites will be on hand: brussel sprouts, carrots, spinach, green onions, kale, collards, and beets. To round out the fall offerings will be sweet potatoes, and white potatoes. Don’t forget to pick up some farm fresh eggs!

To Know:​ ​At our Davidson Market vending site, customers will be able to choose their own produce after proper hand sanitization.​ We will not be offering online ordering this weekend for Davidson market pick up but will have staff available to assist you with your shopping if requested. Online shopping for ​farm stand pick-up​ is available as a “no contact” shopping option. ​Visit our website (​www.BarbeeFarms.net​) for more info!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for those last minute additions to our market inventory!

 

Coldwater Creek Farm​​ ​*PO – Variety of produce, whole wheat flour, grits, and cornmeal

Available this week:​ Collards, kale, celery, lettuce, watermelon radishes, bok choy, carrots, beets, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, grits, and pork.

How to order:​ email at ​​[email protected]​ or preferred text to 828.406.0849
Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, 5:00 pm

 

Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items

Available this week:​ Micro mix and a variety of micro separates like arugula, broccoli, and herbs.

 

Heritage Harvest Farm​ ​*PO – Wellness honey, mushrooms, heirloom produce, and flowers

How to order:​ Order via ​online store​ & don’t forget a la carte add-ons!

Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, 2:00 pm
Available this week:

Wellness: Honeys, CBD, Extracts       

– Wellness Honey (Reishi, Lion’s Mane & Cordyceps) + Wicked Whiskey, Creamed & Raw (6oz & pint)

– 100% HHF grown full spectrum CBD oil (625mg, 1250mg, 3000mg)

– Full Double Mushroom Extracts: Reishi, Cordyceps & Chaga + Turkey Tail

Mushrooms:

Lion’s Mane, Black Pearl, Velvet Pioppino, Shiitake, Oyster & dried mushrooms.

To Know: ​Free home delivery available for orders within 5 miles of Davidson. Enter code​ STRONGERTOGETHER​ to bypass shipping & note pick-up or delivery preferences at checkout.

 

PROTEIN

Big Oak​ *​ PO – A variety of beef and pork products

How to order:​ Email at ​[email protected]​, include order, name, and phone number
Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, 1:00 pm
To Know: Please visit www.bigoakfarmnc.com for a full list of products

 

Gilcrest Natural Farm​ ​*PO – Pasture raised meats (no hormones, antibiotics, or gmo’s)

How to order:​ Please place pre-orders on our website, ​​http://www.gilcrestnc.com​. Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, 1:00 pm

Available this week: ​ We have several new packages highlighted on our website – check out what’s in stock and stock up! ​www.gilcrestnc.com  

Chicken:​ Whole birds, leg quarters, drumsticks, wings, split breast, boneless/skinless

breast, livers, hearts, feet, backs and necks for stock.

Beef. Steaks:​ ribeye, NY strip, filet, sirloin, Philly. ​Roasts:​ chuck roast, brisket, eye of round. ​Good stuff:​ground beef, stir fry strips, stew beef, liver, short ribs, chorizo, sweet Italian sausage, soup bones. Check the website for ground beef shares (10# or 20# each).

NEW Lamb (from vendor partner Sun Raised Foods).​ Shank, loin chops, shoulder steaks, ground lamb, neck steaks, bones for stock.

Free Range Eggs:​ (gmo-free feed) large and jumbo. Limited supply.

To Know:​​ Questions? 704-308-1431 Amy or ​​[email protected]

 

Two Pigs Farm​ ​*PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken

How to order:​ Shop ​online​ and pre-order for pick-up
Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, Noon
Available this week:​ Please visit Two Pigs Farm website for a full list of products.

  

DAIRY & CHEESE

Blue Goat Dairy – Assorted goat cheese products

 

BAKED GOODS

Butter Crust Bakery​​ ​– Freshly baked morning pastries

Available this week:​ ​​ Croissants:​ plain, chocolate, almond, pesto, spinach and chevre. ​Danish: raspberry bun, cream cheese, apple crumble, peach crumble, Bavarian cream and lemon, ube danish.

 

Festin Bakery​ ​NEW VENDOR

Scratch-made baked goods featuring sustainable, local ingredients

 

Your Moms Donuts​ ​*PO – A variety of fresh baked breads, pastries, and delicious donuts!

How to order: ​online ​www.your-moms-donuts-nc.myshopify.com/

Deadline:​ Thursday, February 18, 10:00 pm
Available this week:​ Visit online store for current available products

 

PREPARED FOODS

Toro Loco Party Salsa – Fresh salsa and guacamole

Available this week:​ Guacamole, mild and medium salsa, and mango salsa.

 

FOOD TRUCKS

Bleu Barn Bistro – Delicious farm to truck food, breakfast and lunch

Available this week:​ In addition to delicious breakfast and lunch options, Bleu Barn Bistro will also have their Bleu Barn Pantry items which include: jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, spice blends, and hot sauces.

 

Hercules Kettle Corn – Freshly popped kettle corn

Available this week:​​ Big Herc bag of kettle corn ($10), Lil Herc bag of kettle corn ($6).

 

SPECIALITY VENDORS

Renn Bee Farm – Local honey by the pound and the quart [cash only]

 

Batistini Farms​​​ ​​*PO
Organic & Real Family Estate Olive Oil, Thick & Aged Balsamic, No Artificial or Additives, NON GMO & Gluten Free

How to order​​​: Pre-order ​​​online​ ​​or text Tom at 919-740-0998 ​Deadline:​​​ Friday, February 5, 5:00 pm
To Know:​​​ During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0 charge. Under notes add DFM

 

Cannizzaro Sauce – Authentic Italian sauces

Available this week:​​ ​(16oz & 32oz) Marinara sauce, Arrabbiata sauce, Mushroom Marinara sauce, Vodka sauce, Vegan marinara, Piccata sauce, and Variety 3 pack.

 

Earthly Dressings​ ​NEW VENDOR –  Mooresville

Dressings and marinades

 

Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen​ ​NEW VENDOR – Foods with a southern flair to add spice and flavor to your life

Foods with a southern flair to add spice and flavor to your life

How to order:​ Order ​online​ or email ​[email protected] Deadline:​ Friday, February 19

Available this week:​ 9 ounce red pepper jelly, 6 and 9 ounce green pepper jelly, 9 ounce cranberry chutney, 16 ounce Chow Chow, 16 oz pickled green beans,16 oz pickled okra, 16 ounce pickled carrots, 16 ounce pickled asparagus, 16 ounce Catsup, 4 ounce Peppermint Bark Candy, Jelly candies and 4 ounce Spicy Pistachio Almond, Cashew, Pecan, Peanut, and 4nut Nutty Brittles.

 

FLOWERS

Raceway Berry Farm​ ​​​- A variety of wildflowers in mason jar arrangements or bouquets.

How to order:​​ To pre-order leave a message at 704-400-3356 or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Deadline:​ ​Friday, February 19, Noon

Available this week:​ Pussy willow bundles: 18 2-3’ stems – $17 or 25 42” stems – $27

 

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Essential Soap Company​ ​*PO – Handmade, all-natural skin care products

How to order:​ ​Email​ order
Deadline:​ Friday, February 19, Noon
Available this week: ​Soaps, hand and face creams, beard conditioners and beard oils, facial products, body oils, and more.

To Know​: For a complete list of available products for pre-orders and in-person shopping, please visit ​Essential Soap Company