It's here! Buy Local Week!

A song! Let's Sing!

We've been waiting for so long
Waiting to play for you some of our songs
We've been waiting for so long
We want to play for you some of our songs

Betcha by golly gee wow
Graham Central Station is the name of our group
We're making this record especially for you
So lay on back and hear us play and sing
'Cause we're really gonna do our thing

Graham Central Station
'Cause we've been waiting for so long
Waiting to play for you some of our songs
We've been waiting for so long
Waiting to play for you some of our songs
'Cause we've been waiting!
 
Just in case you were wondering, the gentleman above was one of the performers with Copper and Rose who entertained folks at the "Friday Twilight Rt.1 Gateway Farmers' Market and Bazaar" located in North Brentwood, MD . . . Another market that I have the honor to help manage and promote! 

More about Rt.1 Market:  http://artlivesheremd.wordpress.com/gadevents/route-1-farmers-market-bazaar/

And you just had to be there to see these two little munchkins dancing to the music! What a treat!  

Lots of activities, fun, food, crafts and neighbors come out on 1st and 4th Fridays and every 2nd and 3rd Saturday. 


And best of all, there's a farmer . . . Leonel Lopez, Lopez Farms who grows and harvests these delicious . . . Golden yellow zucchini . . . I've been eating this all week long . . .

Did I tell you!  

It's that time 
of the 
 year again! 

July 19 until July 27!

What a great time to visit and support local farmers and food producers in the community! I am so excited that I am trying to come up with a song just for this occasion!


Did I tell you?  Buy Local Week originated in Maryland  . . .  "The Buy Local Challenge was created by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and has since become a statewide program. 

The Challenge encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown or raised product each day of the Buy Local Challenge Week, which is always the last full week of July."  Read more at:http://mda.maryland.gov/pages/buy-local-cookout.aspx

No one has to twist my arm to encourage me to eat locally grown produce . . . My palate has changed so drastically, that I no longer enjoy eating produce from the grocery stores. 

Just thinking about fruit from the local farms -- sinking my teeth into delicious, juicy, vine ripe tomatoes causes my eyes to roll, ummmm ummmmm! Berries in a bowl . . . Cherries, blueberries, blackberries, melons . . Blended with juicy peaches! Oh My! 

I bet folks will begin to change their eating habits when they commit to eating food grown by local farmers. I witnessed a tractor trailer  rolling down the highway with a flat bed full of onions with only a piece of black tarp partially covering the onions . . . Hummmmm?  

Moving along, I would be remiss if I did not give a "Shout-Out" to my dedicated farmers who come out every Saturday -- Joel of Joel's Produce, Charles County, MD and Jake and Ashely of Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, MD serving the greater community with their great produce at my market . . . 


"Roots & Stems"is partnering with TNI (Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative), a program formed in 2012 by the Prince George's County's Executive Office. And leading the effort is  Nicole, Community Relations Liaison.

Lastly, I now have postcard flyers that are being shared throughout the region. The design and artwork was created and designed by Ose O. of GrindRevolt! Awesome talent!

Need I say more? Except, go out and support local farmers! I will look forward to seeing folks at Roots & Stems, a Community Farmers Market . . . We are still accepting applications for food vendors, so connect with us! We'll be around until October 25.

Thank you for supporting local farmers!

Phyllicia M. Hatton
Market Master - "Producer of Great Things that Enhance your Life!"

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