Fresh at Farmers Markets

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As a new flock of hens starts to lay, their first eggs are smaller, with firmer whites and more deeply colored yolks, than regular eggs. Not to be dismissed, these pullet eggs boast a richer flavor and creamier texture. For the next few weeks, these will be the only eggs available from Dry Ridge Farm : [link removed] at the ASAP Farmers Market : [link removed]. It’s a great chance to try something truly unique to farmers markets, as grocery stores stick to uniform, regulation sizes.
 
So what should you make to get the best out of these delicacies? Pullet eggs hold together really well, so they are great for poaching. Lee’s One Fortune Farm : [link removed] has rice grits—or middlins—available right now at both ASAP Farmers Market and River Arts District Farmers Market : [link removed]. This would be an excellent canvas for poached eggs, especially alongside some sautéed winter greens and cheese. (Cook rice grits similarly to corn grits, with a four-to-one ration of water to rice. Bring the water to a boil, add grits and a pinch of salt, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until creamy.)
 
Pullet eggs have a higher proportion of yolk to white and are also more likely to have double or triple yolks. All that yolk goodness makes them ideal for recipes like aioli, mayonnaise, or Caesar dressing. Make spicy aioli using pullet yolks, olive oil, garlic, fermented hot sauce from Sweet Brine’d or Serotonin Ferments : [link removed], and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve it alongside sweet potato fries from Sleight Family Farm : [link removed]. Or find baby greens for a Caesar salad from Mighty Gnome Market Garden : [link removed], Olivette Farm : [link removed], or Ten Mile Farm : [link removed] (all at ASAP Farmers Market).
 
Pullet eggs also tend to produce fluffier cakes, cookies, and other pastries. You can substitute them in any recipe using a one-and-a-half ratio (i.e., for a recipe calling for two regular eggs, use three pullet eggs). Try pullet egg and apple pancakes with apples from Creasman Farms : [link removed] (ASAP Farmers Market and River Arts District farmers market). 
 
Still prefer a full-size egg? Check with other winter market egg vendors, including Lee’s One Fortune Farm and Black Trumpet Farm at both markets, as well as Hickory Nut Gap : [link removed] and Myseanica Family Farm : [link removed] at ASAP Farmers Market.
 
At farmers markets right now you’ll also find root veggies like turnips, carrots, radishes, and beets. In addition to produce, markets feature meat, fish, bread, rice, pasta, prepared foods, fermented products, baked treats, and much more. Farmers tailgate markets take place throughout the region, even in the winter. You can find information about farms, tailgate markets, and farm stands, including locations and hours, by visiting ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed] Growing Minds Farmer

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Meet Braxton Deal (and his dad, Joe) in Growing Mind's latest Meet Your Farmer/Junior Farm Tour from  : [link removed] Farms Fresh Produce : [link removed]  : [link removed] Franklin, NC. This video could be a starting point to explore cabbage and other cole family crops, photosynthesis, plant parts, nutrition/trying new vegetables, and farm life with your students or kids. Find the video here : [link removed], along with accompanying Growing Minds lesson plans and activities.

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

Upcoming Events

2/20
Farm Dreams Workshop : [link removed]
 
2/22
Film SEEDs: Pest Management : [link removed]
 
2/23
PPP 2.0 Information Update : [link removed]

2/24-2/25
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference : [link removed]

2/25
Working Lands for Wildlife Webinar : [link removed]

2/25-2/27
ASAP’s Business of Farming Virtual Conference : [link removed]

2/27
Homestead Dreams : [link removed] Winter Farmer’s Market : [link removed]

3/1
Film SEEDs: Disease Management : [link removed]

3/2
PPP 2.0 Information Update : [link removed]

3/4
Sierra Club Webinar – North Carolina Arboretum: Conservation & Education : [link removed]
 

3/10
ASAP's Virtual CSA Fair : [link removed]


Find more upcoming events (or post your own) at fromhere.org : [link removed].

ASAP on the Air

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One of the hardest parts of expanding a business is finding trusted collaborators. Hear why Sarah Wickers of Well Seasoned Table came to ASAP’s Business of Farming conference last year to connect with new farmers who will supply her seasonings company with local ingredients in this week's episode of Growing Local : [link removed]. 
 

You can listen to all Growing Local episodes on SoundCloud : [link removed], iTunes : [link removed], or on ASAP's website : [link removed] & Farm News

Spectrum News 1 : [link removed] featured farmer Anna Littman of Ivy Creek Family Farm in an interview about getting by in 2020. She talks about ASAP's support for farmers and the Double SNAP program.

Wear photos of your favorite local farm produce with Story Skyrts, a project to benefit Bounty & Soul. Read more in the Mountain Xpress : [link removed]. 

Learn more about local dairy processor Milkco in The Laurel of Asheville : [link removed].



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