The Jackson County Farmers Market was in full swing on Saturday, Sept. 20, as people stopped by to sample and buy local goods from a variety of vendors. The market is a weekly event in Sylva that locals and visitors regularly take part in. There are booths that offer goods like fresh honey, farm produce and […]
Community Connection results in grant
February 3, 2012 by
The Jackson County Farmers Market and the Community Table have received a combined grant allowing both to move into a new location and promote local foods and eating locally. The grant allowed the community table to improve their new location’s kitchen. This will not only help with serving meals at the community table, but will allow farmers […]
Fresh on the table
January 31, 2012 by
Most college campuses offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and don’t forget the “all-you-can-eat” cafeteria options complete with soda, desserts, and ice cream. Lack of variety, freshness, and healthy choices at meal times for on and off campus options is a concern of college kids. One way you can ensure a healthy lifestyle is by eating local […]
Local as a lifestyle
October 6, 2011 by
Every Saturday morning from April 1 till October 31 you can show up to Bridge Park in downtown Sylva and purchase in-season fruits and vegetables, along with other year round products. Currently you can find lots of pumpkins, peppers, lettuce, kale, and a few tomatoes and squash which are still toughing out the cold weather. […]
