A quick survey of our vendors indicated that most of them, fortunately, are on higher ground so suffered minimal damage from the onslaught of rain over the past weeks.

Peg Whiteside of Earthrise Farm in Waunakee said she and her animals made it through relatively unscathed, despite a little water in the basement, even though many of her low-lying neighbors did not fare so well.

Don and Marilyn Dralle of Coyote Creek Angus Beef in Mineral Point also said that their animals were OK but that this week portended a lot of field work to get wet hay up and off of the ground.

Jimmy Hudson of the Monroe area did suffer some losses. "Our bok choy, spinach, romaine, and Great Lakes iceberg lettuce were completely washed out," he said. "But we'll just plant again. We'll be OK."

Nhia Vang said his produce pickings were slim, not so much due to product loss, as the wet fields made harvesting slower going so he wasn't able to bring as much to the market today. On the positive side, he was just about sold out by 11:30 a.m. as were most of our produce vendors.

On the downside, Jan and Rudy Montgomery of J&R Farms in Spring Green were not able to make it to the market this Sunday due to rain-induced difficulties on their land. We'll check with them this coming week to see how they're doing and report back.

Reports are that state-wide extensive field damage will drive up consumer prices for all produce so our vendors' good fortune and high productivity will mean that top quality produce will still be available to our Northside Farmers Market at regular prices, at least for the near term.

Nonetheless, record fuel prices and difficult harvesting have put a strain on many of the farmers in our community. They are relying even more on the income they derive from vending at our market.

Northside Farmers Market customers can help the market continue to thrive by purchasing as much as possible from our local farmer vendors. Customers will continue to get the highest quality foods at some of the best prices available. It's a win-win for everyone! Please tell friends and neighbors about the importance of shopping locally!
   

Buy local! Support our farmers and enrich your community's economy!

Celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday!

29 States in the US recognize Juneteenth (June Nineteenth), as an official State Holiday. Come on down to the market this Sunday, June 22, and celebrate emancipation with live West African-themed entertainment and "Gullah" foods for sale, including Smoky Jon's BBQ!

Live entertainment from 10:30-noon

Monika & George, West African dance.
Enthusiastic, exciting and vibrant performers who have been studying African dance and drum for 17 years. Starting with Haitian, Congolese and Afro Cuban, their dance and drum style progressed to West African. They have studied with Master drummers and dancers from Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast.

Les Foté, West African drumming
Les Foté is a group of drummers led by Shawn Barry of WADOMA. You may have seen them playing at various venues in Madison including the 2006 Troy Gardens Festival and the Madison Made Music Festival. An enthusiastic and fun group of drummers you won't want to miss!

10:00am-noon Featured Foods for Sale:
Beef BBQ Sandwiches with Da Ultimate BBQ Sauce, Praline Muffins, Sweet Potato Pocket Pies, and Walnut Praline Candy.

Featuring Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Bring your appetite!

Early Riser?

Are you one of those folks with morning energy to spare? Well, we could use your help to set up the market!

Call Chris Moore at 242-8572 and
help this Sunday!

New Products for Sunday

Despite the wicked wet weather, our NFM Vendors anticipate
these new products at the June 22 market, so come on down and
get your weekly grocery shopping done right here!

New! Sugar free strawberry rhubarb jam,
More juicy strawberries, crispy crunchy sugar snap peas, kohlrabi, cabbage, lettuce, collard greens, green beans, cilantro, and basil, maybe arrugula, too!

Craving farm fresh eggs?
Blue Marble Dairy plans to bring 40 dozen eggs - with dark yellow yolks (a sign that hens have been eating nutritious food).

What else you'll find at the market on June 22: Angus beef, bison, brats, fresh eggs, cheese, chives, chocolates, elk, flowers, green onions, herbs, honey, milk, perch, preserves, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, strawberries, sour cream, syrup, yogurt. Perennials and vegetable plants. Hothouse cukes and tomatoes, too.

Fresh fruit juices, smoothies, coffee, biscotti, cookies and bakery every Sunday.

This list could change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Ingredients

2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup Blue Marble plain yogurt
1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh market strawberries, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line muffin tin with paper muffin liners.
3. Stir together flour, sugar, and baking soda in bowl.
4. Stir together eggs, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla in second bowl.
5. Fold the chopped strawberries into the flour mixture to coat.
6. Combine mixtures and stir until flour is just moistened. (Batter will be lumpy.)
7. Spoon into the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 min or until golden.
8. Remove from muffin tin and cool on rack.

Find more ways to use market foods in our Recipe Index