ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 8, 2019

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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As we move into November thoughts turn to holiday feasting, and for many that means a turkey centerpiece. Local turkey is available from several local farms in the region, including Hickory Nut Gap Farm : [link removed] and Dillingham Family Farm : [link removed], though you will need to order in advance—and act fast! These birds tend to sell out every year. Find a list of farms in the area with local turkeys, and information on how to order them here : [link removed].
 
But what if you can’t snag a turkey, or maybe turkey just isn’t your preference? There are plenty of great alternatives worthy of a special occasion meal. If you want to stay in the poultry family, pastured chicken can certainly hold its own on a holiday table, especially brined in apple cider, rubbed with herbs, and roasted to golden perfection. Look for whole chickens from Fiddler’s Green Farm (Asheville City Market : [link removed]), East Fork Farm : [link removed] (North Asheville Tailgate Market : [link removed]), and Walnut Farms : [link removed] (Riverside Tailgate Market : [link removed]). Want something a little less everyday? Down to Farm (West Asheville Tailgate Market : [link removed]) has duck meat, which plays especially well with Thanksgiving standbys like cranberry and pumpkin.
 

Skipping the bird altogether? Pork, beef, lamb, and even rabbit can be found at many farmers markets. Stuffing a pork loin is arguably superior to stuffing a turkey. Butterfly your roast so that you have a uniformly flat surface, about ¾-inch thick. Spread your favorite stuffing recipe over the meat, then roll it back up as tightly as possible. Tie it with about six loops of kitchen twine and roast at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145. Look for pork loin (or your preferred pork or beef cut) from Dry Ridge Farm : [link removed] (Asheville City Market, River Arts District Farmers Market : [link removed], West Asheville Tailgate Market) or Hickory Nut Gap Farm (North Asheville Tailgate Market). In addition, East Fork Farm has lamb and rabbit.
 

Need a showstopper vegetarian main course? Consider stuffed acorn squash halves, a market greens and cheese galette, or individual mushroom pot pies. Acorn (or other variety) squash and greens like kale, swiss chard, and collards are available from many vendors. Look for mushrooms from Asheville Fungi : [link removed] (Asheville City Market, West Asheville Tailgate Market), Black Trumpet Farm : [link removed] (River Arts District Farmers Market), and Myco-Gardens (North Asheville Tailgate Market). Supply your cheese needs from Spinning Spider Creamery : [link removed] (Asheville City Market, North Asheville Tailgate Market), Three Graces Dairy : [link removed] (Asheville City Market, North Asheville Tailgate Market, West Asheville Tailgate Market), or Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery : [link removed] (Asheville City Market). 
 

Some markets around the region have begun to close, while others are have switched locations or hours for the holiday season. Weaverville Winter Tailgate Market : [link removed] started up this week at Honey and the Hive, Wednesdays from 2 pm to 6 pm. Asheville City Market’s N. Market St. location hours have changed to 9 am to noon on Saturdays through the rest of the year. West Asheville Tailgate Market’s hours have changed to 2:30 to 5:30 pm on Tuesdays at Grace Baptist Church for the month of November. Find a full list of regular season as well as holiday and winter market dates and times here : [link removed].
 

Area farmers tailgate markets take place throughout the region. As always, you can find information about farms, tailgate markets, and farm stands, including locations and hours, by visiting ASAP’s online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org : [link removed].

Photo of the Month

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Our photo of the month comes from Julie Hettiger, a professional food stylist, culinary consultant and photographer. Look for surprises like ginger (pictured) and turmeric at holiday markets : [link removed] this season!

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Upcoming Events

11/11
Managing Farm Labor : [link removed]
 

11/13
Financing the Farm : Navigating FSA Loans : [link removed]

11/14
Food Waste Solutions Summit : [link removed]
 

11/19
Madison County Garden Club : [link removed]


11/22-11/23
Mid-Atlantic Hemp Trade Show & Conference : [link removed]

11/23
Make It! Don’t Buy It! Skill Share : [link removed] Farm Day: Venezia Dream Alpacas : [link removed]

View the full calendar : [link removed] of events.

ASAP on the Air

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A thriving food system depends on strong relationships between farmers. Hear how Beacon Village Farm in Old Fort built local partnerships while scaling up from a market garden to an organic wholesale farm on this week's 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].

Local Food & Farms in the News

WNC Magazine asks local chefs : [link removed] to share their top picks for restaurants, breweries, farms, and other food and drink categories.

The same issue also rounds up the best local food gifts : [link removed] for the holiday season. 

Several local restaurants, including Button and Co. Bagels, Cúrate, The Market Place, and Farm Burger, were given top honors in the third annual Good Food 100 Restaurants List from the Good Food Media Network, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times : [link removed].



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