Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Hosts Biscuit Breakfast Bar on Saturday, March 12, 2016

"The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, 27405 will host the first ever Biscuit Breakfast and Fixings Bar on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Harvest Room Cafe.

Chef Jay Pierce and John Jones of The Marshall Free House will serve up hot biscuits served with a choice of your toppings from local producers. Choose from Neese’s Country Sausage and sausage gravy, or for the more adventurous, liver pudding, scrapple, or souse. Savory or sweet additions include Goat Lady Dairy cheeses, Real Catering’s pimento cheese, Sweet Morning Farm jams & jellies, and Quaker Acre Apiary honey. The breakfast will be served with a taste of market beverages- hand blended iced tea from TeaHugger or freshly ground coffee from Cafe Al Grano.

  

The cost of the Biscuit Breakfast Bar is $5 per plate with proceeds benefiting the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Breakfast is offered first come, first served and while supplies last. Musician Laura Jane Vincent will provide live entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon.  

About The Market

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year round on Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and seasonally on Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (April 20 – Dec. 28). Greensboro Farmers Curb Market encourages and supports growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve Greater Greensboro's economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections."

- A Press Release

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Announces Extension of the SNAP/EBT Doubling Program in conjunction with the Saturday Market

"Starting Sat., Jan. 2, customers can stretch their SNAP dollars further at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. The market is doubling up to $15 worth of SNAP tokens for its Saturday visitors, meaning double your money, and double the items you can purchase. Double SNAP Saturdays will continue through April 16th at which time the Market will double on Wednesdays in conjunction with Mid Week Market which begins on April 20.

Thanks to Hillsdale Foundation and Mary Lynn Richardson Foundation, the EBT/SNAP match program will continue into the New Year. With support from these local foundations, the Market is able to provide a SNAP match for up to $15, meaning that a SNAP customer using the match program would withdraw $15 from a SNAP account and receive $30 to spend at the Market to purchase fresh produce, fish, meats, eggs, honey, milk and other items.

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market participates in several nutritional assistance programs including Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Farmers Food Share (FFS), Women Infants and Children (WIC), and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market participates in SNAP and other programs because supporting better health through healthy eating is a vital part of the Market’s mission. For more information, visit the Market’s website at http://gsofarmersmarket.org/"

- A Press Release

Celebrate the Holidays with the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market

Sat., Dec. 19, 7am-12noon

The public is invited to shop at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on Saturday the 19^th to discover the goodness that grows in North Carolina this time of the year. The Market will be bustling with the usual staples (eggs, meats, grains, and dairy) as well as seasonal produce, holiday décor, plants, cut flowers, an artisanal crafts. In addition, the Market will offer a free Christmas tree drawing for a chance to win a beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas tree donated by Rudd Farms. The drawing will be held this Saturday at 11:00. Winner must pick-up the tree by 12 noon. Sign-up at the manager's table in order to participate.

Holiday Market

Wed., Dec. 23, 8am-1pm

The public is invited to shop at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on Wednesday, December 23rd. The Market has Poinsettias, Christmas trees, holiday wreaths, winter floral arrangements, planted paper-whites and other blooming bulbs. Find great gifts and stocking stuffers from the Market’s craftsmen and artisans: handmade soaps, pottery, and jewelry, knitted and sewn goods. Plan holiday meals with pasture raised meats, turkey, and roast available at the Market along with root vegetables, greens and other tasty side dishes. Shop for holiday desserts tasty treats available from the Market's bakers! Pound cakes, pies, cookies, holiday breads, and more! Also available are holiday favorites, eggnog and peppermint ice cream, from Homeland Creamery!

Sat., Dec. 26, 7am-12noon

The Market will be open December 26th! Bring family and out of town guests to experience your local farmers Market!

About the Market

Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a “501c3” nonprofit.  GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food in a friendly and inviting setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

www.gsofarmersmarket.org