ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 31, 2024

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Zucchini and yellow squash season is only just getting started, but we can’t help but get excited about these as the start to summer produce. The tender baby varieties that are available right now are great for eating raw in pasta or salad. Look for summer squash from Full Sun Farm : [link removed] (North Asheville : [link removed] and River Arts District : [link removed] markets), Olivette Farm : [link removed] (East Asheville : [link removed] Asheville City : [link removed] markets), and Smallholding Farm (East Asheville Tailgate Market).

 


For an easy meal, make zucchini ribbon pasta. You can make this recipe entirely with zucchini and summer squash, or combine with traditional ribbon-shaped pasta, like fettuccine or tagliatelle. Using a vegetable peeler, shave about 8 to 12 small zucchini or summer squash into thin ribbons. You should have about 10 cups total. Place the ribbons in a colander and sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt. Let stand for about 30 minutes, then spread on a clean kitchen towel and blot out excess liquid. 
 


Meanwhile, combine two pressed garlic cloves, two anchovy fillets, and a pinch of crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash everything into a paste. Toss cooked pasta noodles (if using), zucchini or squash ribbons, and one-third cup olive oil in with the anchovy paste. You can use a bit of pasta water if you need to thin out the paste. Add in thinly sliced mint and basil, toasted walnuts, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt or other seasonings. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and enjoy!

 

Also spotted at markets in recent weeks: sour cherries, strawberries, fennel, garlic scapes, spring onions, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, arugula, greens, mushrooms, and much more. Markets offer an abundance of farm-fresh eggs and meats, including chicken, pork, beef, and lamb. You can also get bread, cheese, pastries, fermented products, drinks, and prepared foods. Find more details about farms and markets throughout the region, including winter hours, in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed].

Connect with ASAP

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appalachiangrown.org : [link removed] | asapconnections.org : [link removed]
  

ASAP's mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
 

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6/11-6/13
AgLaunch Cultivate Appalachia Bootcamp for Agri-Food and AgTech Startups : [link removed]
 

6/13
Paperpot Co Demonstration and Workshop : [link removed]
 

6/22
Introduction to Rotational Grazing Workshop : [link removed]

Find upcoming events (or post your own) at
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News from ASAP

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Want to gain visibility for your business and connect with the region's passion for local food? Be a Farm Tour sponsor! ASAP's annual Farm Tour : [link removed] (Sept. 21-22 this year) has approximately 2,000 participants who are eager to engage with their community and find fun experiences. Contact Development Director Nora Scheff : mailto:[email protected] for more information on how your business can partner with ASAP.

Local Food and Farms in the News

The Mountain Xpress : [link removed] includes the release of ASAP's Local Food Guide in its food news roundup this week and shares a story about the publication's impact: "Chef William Dissen says a copy of the Local Food Guide that he picked up while visiting Asheville from Charleston about 15 years ago convinced him there were resources here that would support his quest to open a restaurant. In 2009, he bought The Market Place, reaching out to many of those resources to build his network."



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