Outreach Spotlight: Taste Test at Toomer Elementary School

Community Farmers Markets, in partnership with Captain Planet Foundation, served 350 students “Radish Bruschetta” – radishes with cream cheese on toast. The vast majority of students “liked it” or “loved it” and would try it again!      

Outreach Spotlight: Seasonal Garden Planting at Springdale Park Elementary

Community Farmers Markets has enjoyed hosting Vanderbilt University students throughout the week for different projects around the city – including planting broccoli and arugula on a local school’s rooftop garden. 45 days until our arugula will be ready to harvest… Read More

Outreach Spotlight: Radish Taste Test at Springdale Park Elementary

Community Farmers market had the opportunity to lead a taste test at Springdale Park Elementary. Students participated in a taste test of four different radish varieties with the help of Vanderbilt University’s Alternative Spring Break program. Students tasted red radishes… Daikon… Read More

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip for Winter Veggies

This recipe comes to us from the students of Georgia State University’s School of Nutrition and works well as an appetizer, a dip to serve with any seasonal veggies. Instead of the conventional platter of baby carrots, cherry tomatoes,… Read More

How to Eat Locally: Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture shares or CSAs are an excellent way to enjoy the bounty of fresh produce each season has to offer while supporting a local farm. CSAs offer mutual benefits to both farmer and customer. Farmers are… Read More

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