Calling All Volunteers

Ten years ago, the Franklin Farmers Market began with just 8 farms. Now, the market is home to nearly 70 farms over the course of the year. When you shop at the market, you are helping us to meet our goal of keeping Tennessee farmland green and growing.
The market keeps growing too and so does our need for volunteers. Volunteers are
animportant part of the Franklin Farmers Market. Among other things, we need volunteers to help with special events and educational projects, photography and the market's website. There's no shortage of ways you can get involved with the Franklin Farmers
Market. To find out more about the market's volunteer program and to download an
application, visit our website at www.franklinfarmersmarket.org [http://www.franklinfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page_id=48]
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An Edible Education

The calendar says January, but we're already thinking about spring and the Growing Kids Educational Garden. Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be tough. Most kids have made up their minds about what's good to eat by the time they're in 3rd grade. The hands-on lessons at the garden teach kids about delicious
healthy fresh food, the environment and the importance of farming. From weeds to
seeds and bees to worms, the weekly lessons at the garden help kids to discover
where their food really comes from. This year, classes and work in the Growing Kids Educational Garden will begin in April.Get more information on the garden and how your kids can be a part of it this year on the market's website:
www.franklinfarmersmarket.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=xu4hcjcab&et=1109040597456&s=4752&e=001dpYtvmHcNC0HynOK-zRx_G80bT6ij65vy_LeZsKZ6TYkiSF3fybZA0D_MV0kyMimVj8rFuvrV-bmMb9aFW8CXWxuF265AN3w70sm6Pn29GyEUPQ8djfcK7vbQoQwfMz4V6yZrGOZ6lvn9rzr37KEc3OuRrCX1lN-]
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Saturday at the Market

It's January. So what kind of veggies are in season now? Delicious greens, such
as swiss chard, spinach and lettuce are ready for you to enjoy, along with sweet
potatoes and winter squash. Look for scallions, herbs and mushrooms at the market
too.  As always, you'll find tender cuts of meat at the market, along with fresh
dairy goods and goat cheeses. Pick up delicious breads, baked goods and local honey.
Peaceful Pastures will have a limited number of fresh eggs, along with duck for
a delicious meal. You'll also find rendered lard at the Peaceful Pastures booth.
And pick up a bag of BB's Gourmet Pretzels, perfect for munching while watching
the weekend football games.