Monte Mitchell, special features writer for the Winston-Salem Journal newspaper, penned a wonderful article about our Farmers' Market for the Saturday, June 20th edition of the paper. Click here to read the entire story.
The Ashe County Farmers' Market is pleased to introduce John Smyre, our new Market Manager for 2009. John takes over the reins from Patty Shay, Manager from 2007-2008. Many thanks to Patty for her dedication and service. Welcome aboard, John!
Four vendors from the Ashe County Farmers' Market won awards in the fall of 2008 at the North Carolina State Fair for their homegrown and handmade products.
Joe and Mary Stanley of Warrensville were awarded multiple ribbons. Joe received two blue ribbons for his Wolf River and Northern Spy apples. Mary won another blue ribbon for her homemade sour cherry preserves.
Opal Essick of Nathans Creek entered her wonderful apple butter and won a second place ribbon. This was her first entry ever at the State Fair!
Wilma Kreider entered her spicy homemade red salsa and took third place out of 35 entries.
Congratulations to all!
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The Ashe County Farmers' Market proudly received an award in 2008 from the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the new enclosed addition to the Farmers' Market shelter. Accepting the award on behalf of the Market Committee were Board President Joe Stanley and Vice President Hollis Wild.
Joe Stanley - President
Hollis Wild - Vice President
Linda Bennett - Secretary
Luther Krider - Treasurer
Claudine Silver, John Roberts, Ron Joyner, David Baugess, Jeanne Berry, Dave Pickett, Tony Maglione, Scott Walworth
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