Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Looking for fresh produce and healthy food to complement the new season? Look no further.
Eager to savor all that spring has to offer? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has you covered with its Farmers Market Directory. Click here to access the directory for market locations, directions, business hours, product offerings and more. Click here for information on the farmers market in your town. Be sure to "like" the North Canton Farmers' Market on Facebook too!
Friday, October 12, 2012
As the final market day approaches Saturday, organizers consider ways to make next year's season a bigger success
The final day of the North Canton Farmers Market is approaching Saturday, and as it does, market organizers are already thinking of ways to make next year's season an even better one. One way, said organizer Dan Tullius, is to shorten the season. "It’s almost like the market has faded out here at the end," Tullius said. "A lot of our produce vendors are gone and people aren’t coming. I think that the public has kind of lost interest in the market. They’re getting on to other things now that summer's over." Tullius said the market still would start in early June, just as it did this year, but it would wrap up by the end of September. Organizers have worked to bring in more special events this year, like opening the market to entertainers …
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Myers brings more than tomatoes and peppers to the market — he's got several wooden toys on display, and he's full of stories to share
If you visit Don Myers' stand at the North Canton Farmers Market, you're likely to walk away with an array of tomatoes or peppers. But maybe more likely to hear a few of Myers' stories. Myers, who started the Myers Driving School in 1960, is eager to share his tales with shoppers at the market (at least he was with us that day!). Myers said he been growing tomatoes since 1960 and has about 2,500 tomato plants and 1,000 pepper plants. He now has a serve-yourself stand three miles out of Greentown between state Route 43 and Middlebranch Avenue, but from October through Christmas you'll find him at local craft shows selling his homemade wooden toys. There's more. Myers, father of our parenting columnist Donna J. Noble, also is a buckeye …
Friday, August 24, 2012
North Canton resident offers neighbors fresh from the farm eggs, organic greens, flowers and more.
In need of some organic produce, free-range eggs or a bouquet of mixed flowers? Look no further than Creekview Ridge Farm. Run by North Canton resident Kip Gardner, the farm is in the process of becoming a certified organic farm by the Food and Drug Administration. But all that really matters is that if you stop on the farm you can pick up some delicious greens and eggs before Saturday morning brunch. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like Creekview Ridge Farm as we publish one "Find us at the Farmers Market" video a week. The market, now in its second year, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. And, if you're interested in learning more about the North …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Tyler Burns brings sweet chocolate treats to the North Canton Farmers Market
Tyler Burns has been bringing his Hometown Chocolates to the North Canton Farmers market for the past two years as well as to 12 retailers around town. The chocolatier sells dipped Oreos, pretzels, graham crackers and fruit along with staples like turtles and molded candy. In short, they sell reasons to wake up early Saturday morning and head to the market. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like Hometown Chocolates as we publish one"Find us at the Farmers Market" video a week. The market, now in its second year, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. Check back next Friday for another "Find us at the Farmers Market" video profile on North Canton Patch! And…
Friday, August 10, 2012
Harriet Robinson brings the taste of her Greek heritage to North Canton in the form of pastries
Harriet Robinson only started baking three years ago, but she grew up around food at her parents' restaurant. Now she's breaking out the apron to share what she learned from her parents and her Greek heritage. There's traditional recipes like Yia Ya's baklava, koulourakia, kourambiethes, finikia/melomacarona along with date cake, puppy chow and buckeyes. Whatever your dessert preference, Robinson aims to evoke memories of your own background or experiences with savory treats. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like Aunt Lula's as we publish one"Find us at the Farmers Market" video a week. The market, now in its second year, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Traditional American desserts sell out at North Canton Farmers Market
It's safe to say the baked goods at New Berlin Pies & Cookies sell out fast at the North Canton Farmers Market. The local bakeshop sells everything from apple to blueberry and cherry pies, and farmers market shoppers can't get enough of them. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like New Berlin Pies & Cookies as we publish one video profile a week this summer. The market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. Check back next Friday for another "Find us at the Farmers Market" video profile on North Canton Patch! And, if you're interested in learning more about the North Canton Farmers Market, make sure to check out the market's website and Facebook page.
Friday, July 27, 2012
The local meat vendor sells everything from pork chops to steaks and chicken breasts
North Canton Farmers Market shoppers can now pick up what many consider the meal's main attraction — the meat. Sam Hawk of R & T Hawk LLC brings his East Rochester meat business to the market for the first time this year, selling everything from chicken to steak and pork chops. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like R & T Hawk LLC as we publish one "Find us at the Farmers Market" video a week. The market, now in its second year, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. Check back next Friday for another "Find us at the Farmers Market" video profile on North Canton Patch! And, if you're interested in learning more about the North Canton Farmers Market, make …
Friday, July 20, 2012
You can also find one of the city's longstanding lumber stores at the North Canton Farmers Market this year
In need of some bird seed, flower pots or other garden supplies? Mohler Lumber has you covered at the North Canton Farmers Market. The longstanding lumber store (we're talking 100 years in the community) sets up shop at the Saturday morning market to sell all sorts of stuff for your lawn and garden. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like Mohler Lumber as we publish one "Find us at the Farmers Market" video a week. The market, now in its second year, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. Check back next Friday for another "Find us at the Farmers Market" video profile on North Canton Patch! And, if you're interested in learning more about the North Canton …
Friday, July 13, 2012
Cambria Cleary Wolfe, a vendor at the North Canton Farmers Market, uses wire and jewels to create one-of-a-kind jewelry
The North Canton Farmers Market isn't all produce and baked goods, you know. Cambria Cleary Wolfe, owner of Cambria's Creations, returns to the market this year, selling her handmade jewelry, which includes rings, necklaces, scarf pins and earrings. North Canton Patch is taking a closer look at market vendors like Wolfe as we publish one video profile a week this summer. We kicked off our "Find us at the Farmers Market" series last week with a newcomer to the market — Orangewood Bakeshop. The bakeshop and Cambria's Creations are just a couple vendors you can see at the market, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the Main Street Grille each Saturday through Oct. 13. Check back next Friday for another "Find us at the Farmers …
Jim Geib
11:42 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Yeah, Ohio has quite a bounty of spring produce. Straight from the same place the super market gets their stuff. Duh. more ›