All of a sudden, farmers are out making hay – with their eyes on the weather. Earlier this week another farmer lost his crops to a quick flood that may have also injured his tractor. Some one I know has been hailed 
on five times so far this season. We have had some wacky weather, lots of rain, and now a nice sunny spell.
Despite these odds, in a simple act of faith…farmers have planted their crops. We reap the bounty every week when they bring it in to sell at the Tailgate Markets – even this early, the selection of delicious edibles at our Tailgate Markets is wonderful. Aren’t we lucky?
Check out this list (compiled from some of our markets) of food already available in May: strawberries (it’s the tail end of the season!), broccoli, kale, collards, chard, braising mix, lettuce, cheese, radishes, spring mix, spring onions, salad turnips, cabbage, peas, cucumbers, bok choy, cilantro, dill, fennel, beef, chicken, pork, bacon, rabbit, sausage, salami, seafood, eggs, goat cheese, baked goods and sweet treats, crackers, honey, jams, mushrooms, pottery, jewelry, soap, candles, herbal salves and sprays, craftspeople, veggies & herb plant starts, fruit plants, flower bouquets, pasta, perennials, musicians playing music, children meeting farmers, grits, cornmeal, possibly blueberries, and who knows what else?
That’s an impressive list, so show up at the market and support your favorite farmers. That’s the only way to keep the farmer coming!
Stock up on Saturday for the Memorial Day Weekend. Kick back on Monday, grab a local brew, fire up the grill, and savor some fine local food.
You are not going to find this at the grocery store!
