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The Markets provide locally grown and produced fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, olive oil, handmade clothing, crafts, soaps and lotions and more. Friends of the Library will be selling books, Master Gardeners will have their annual Tomato Tasting event, salsa and shortbread competitions will resume. Children's painting classes will return to the Sutter Creek market.
There are two fabulous new coordinators for the Pine Grove Farmers Market this year, Bianca Burton and Jamie Taylor. Both women participate in the market as vendors. Together they share a booth and manage any issues that may come up du-ring the market.
Bianca was instilled with her love of gardening by her mother and grandmother, who were both avid gardeners. Upon moving to the foothills she began to grow vegetables. Bianca, and her husband, Roy Carl, grow their produce at their Volcano Family Farmstead. They specialize in leafy greens, kale, chard and salad mixes. There is a micro climate in that area that is cooler than Pine Grove, which is perfect for growing these greens. Other vegetables that are grown later in the summer are radishes, squash, carrots and beets. They use only organic matter in their farming methods. They also raise chickens and sell eggs from their farm.
Jamie Taylor began making her herbal salves, lip balms, and sunscreens when she had her first child. She wanted only natural non-petroleum based products to use on her children so she began researching and experimenting with different herbs to produce her current products. She has created her own recipe book which she uses to reproduce a consistent result. Also, she creates and sells vinegar-based cleaning products. Her company is called L.LTs organics.
Bianca and Jamie have created a new business creating handmade, painted pots filled with succulents and cacti. These will be available at the Pine Grove Farmers Market. These women are rising stars in the upcountry. Make sure you stop by their booth and say hello.
The market schedules are: Jackson, Sundays, 9:00am-Noon; Pine Grove, Wednesdays, 3:00-6:00pm; Sutter Creek, Saturdays, 9:00 am-Noon; Plymouth, August 6 - October1st, 4:00-7:00pm, downtown park.
http://www.amadorfarmersmarket.com/
SUTTER CREEK - SATURDAYS
Herb drying and uses- 6-20, demo, 10 am to 11am
Jam and jelly contest-7-18
Photo contest-8-8 ( photos due by 7-30) 10am to 11am
Seed exchange ,open to the community- 9-5 start at 10am
Face painter various times
Artist various times
JACKSON - SUNDAYS
Herb drying and uses-6-21, demo, 10am to11am
Drought resistant gardening -7-19, demo,10am to 11am
Salsa contest-8-16
Face painter various times
Artist various times
PINE GROVE - WEDNESDAYS
Kids cookie decorating contest-7-1
Pie contest-8-12
Seed exchange -9-9
Face painter various times at the first opening market
Our Mission is to have a Premium Farmers Market featuring quality local or near by growers and producers. Every effort is made to search out quality growers of a variety of agricultural products. Check our EVENTS page for information on featured vendors and entertainment at each weekly market.
Amador Farmers Market, P.O. Box 1543, Jackson, CA 95642 209-418-7591
Vendors at the 2015 Markets:
Amador Olive Oil - Susan Bragstad produces high quality olive oil from Amador County olive trees. Susan loves everything about her olive oil, she has a great farm where she pampers her olives. Her product is very local and extremely good for you and delicious. For more information visit http://www.amadoroliveoil.com/
Bunnies - Children's clothing - 100% cotton - Overalls, dresses, shirts, t-shirts, aprons, scrunches and hats brought to you by Kathy Ceirante.
Lee's Berries - Fresh strawberries, blackberries, green beans, snap peas, red onions, watermelon and canteloupe brought to you by FouLio Lee.
Oneto Family Farm - Fresh zucchini, cucumbers, flowers, peppers and onions brought to you by Scott and Cheryl Oneto.
T & J Farms - Garlic, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers, corn, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, and peas.
Tin Bird Garden - A local Sutter Creek favorite with a great selection of veggies, fruits, and plants brought to you by Greg Motch.
Vintage lace - Handmade cards and aprons brought to you by Vicki Bray.
White Bird - Small tapestries, hand woven rugs and small water colors brought to you by David and Karen Booker.
Olive Oak Ranch - Olive oil and onions brought to you by David Friend.
Hunter's Creek Farm - Produce and eggs brought to you by Wendy Hunter.
Kneading Dough - Bread brought to you by Jackie Tarchala.
Diane Miller - Handmade Jewlery.
Hamlow Ranch - Fresh fruit brought to you by Karen Hamlow.
Villa Bakery - Assorted bakery items brought to you by Tom Plusko.
Casa de la Pradera - Fresh greens, green onions, flowers, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, beans, okra and cucumbers brought to you by Alice Kaiser.
For more information, go to www.amadorfarmersmarket.com
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