Tomatoes, sweet corn and much more can be found at the Cannon County Farmers Market. The Market has added some new faces along with the ones you are oh-so use too. I am excited with the selection this early in the season. Jonathon Powell was at the Market on Saturday with his bodacious sweet corn, along with a few green tomatoes from Harold Underwood and red tomatoes from Thomas Bivens. Several of the farmers had half runner green beans and what a selection of red Pontiac and Irish potatoes.On the 25th of July, please make a special effort to drop by the Market for a memorial for our beloved friend and farmer, Mr. Thruman Bogle. Mr. Thurman is no longer with us due to injuries he suffered earlier this spring. The Market as well as the community lost a friend. This past Saturday, those visiting the Market that did not know of his death was deepen sadden to hear the news. We plan to have refreshments and free farmer market totes from 9 to 10 AM but plan to celebrate his contribution to the Market throughout the season. We are dedicating the 2015 season to the memory of Mr. Thurman Bogle.
For those looking for locally grown farm fresh vegetables, drop by the Cannon County Farmers Market this Saturday, July 18th for a great selection of fruits, vegetables and baked good including; beans (half-runners), cucumbers, local honey, peppers, okra, potatoes (red Pontiac, cobblers and kennebec), sweet corn (peaches & cream and silver queen), squash (zucchini, patty pan and yellow), tomatoes (red, yellow and green), assortment of squash. Irene Hollis has a great selection of homemade fried pies and assortment of jams, jellies and baked goods.
The Cannon County Farmers Market is located in the Farmers Pavilion at the Cannon County Arts Center (1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury, TN 37190) every Saturday beginning at 6:00 A.M. Our producers are proud to offer locally grown farm fresh produce. Most Saturdays the market is open until noon or until the farm fresh fruits and vegetables have been sold. During the week, drop by the Market on Tuesdays and Thursday from 7A.M. until 11:00A.M for locally grown fruits and vegetable at the peak of freshness.
If you need more information concerning the market or would like to become a vendor, contact Bruce Steelman at the Cannon County Extension Office (563-2554), bsteelman@utk.edu or Cannoncountyfarmersmarket.com.
