This week you will find MUSHROOMS, OKRA, EGGPLANT, POTATOES, HOT PEPPERS, CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, CUCUMBERS, SUMMER SQUASH, SWEET BELL & ITALIAN PEPPERS, ZUCCHINI, RADISHES, KALE, ONIONS, and MORE!

There will also be grass-fed BEEF, forest-raised PORK, pasture-raised CHICKEN & EGGS, herbal HEALTH & WELLNESS products, HONEY, fresh CUT FLOWER BOUQUETS, fresh HERBS, live HERB PLANTS, and MORE!

Check out the full vendor produce list for Saturday below, along with the recipe of the week for Pan-Fried Potatoes and Spinach!


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fall Vendorpalooza – September 14th, 21st, & 28th:

Local and handmade products fair! Visiting vendors are invited to showcase their produce, foods, products, crafts, and services, along with the market’s amazing farmers and crafters. A great time for gift shopping and for buying local!

Check out our Vendorpalooza Vendors Page to see what amazing and unique local products and handmade crafts we will have each week of the event!

We still have space available! If you are a farmer, producer, or craftsperson located within 100 miles of Pittsboro, please contact our market manager at cmfmmanager@gmail.com for info and registration.

Free Meditation Workshop – September 14th:

Vihangam Yoga will be offering a free meditation workshop. Vihangam Yoga is a century-old, non-profit organization with a global presence in over 45 countries. It is dedicated to human well-being and involved in many peace initiatives across the world.

The free meditation workshop includes: Unlocking the Power of Mind Control, Breathing Techniques for Inner Balance, Mantra Chanting for Mental Clarity, Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation, and an Interactive Session: Questions and Answers. If you are interested in participating, please email cmfmmanager@gmail.com and let us know so we can have an estimate of the number of folks attending.


VENDOR PRODUCE LIST:

Bumblebee Meadows will be at the market with honey, garlic, and gorgeous colorful cottage style bouquets! We have officially entered the season of dahlias, many more varieties are starting to bloom!  We put dahlias in each bouquet but also add zinnias, amaranth, celosia, cosmos and many of our other gorgeous blooms for lasting enjoyment through the week. We are happy to create a special arrangement for a party, birthday, elopement or for the pure love of flowers. Just ask and we will get you situated! We will also have eggs (quail and chicken), local delicious honey and garlic. I will be bringing jalapenos and Carolina Reaper peppers for the brave!

Discover CATHIS Farm’s bounty at Chatham Mills Farmers Market! Get ready for a feast of flavors this week! CATHIS Farm is back, bringing you the best of the pasture and forest. Their pasture-raised chicken is tender, juicy, and ethically raised—perfect for your next family meal. Dive into the rich, earthy flavors of forest-raised pork, which roamed freely among the trees. And don’t miss out on their handcrafted lard soap, a little luxury for your skin. Plus, spoil your furry friends with wholesome treats like dehydrated pet chews and eggs. It’s all waiting for you at the market!

Deerhoof Gardens will be at market with fresh oyster mushrooms and a wide selection of culinary and medicinal herbs: sage, bee balm, lemon balm, mountain mint, lavender, chives and much more!

Edge of the World Farm will be there with herbal liquid extracts, elixirs, creams, salves, dried herbs, and herbal tea blends. They will also be bringing fresh cinnamon, lemon, and Thai and sweet basil.

Grand Hope Farm will be at market with squash, zucchini, okra, eggplant, bell and sweet Italian peppers, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, turnips, radishes, kale, and maybe some big leaf spinach. 

THISTLE DRAW FARM PASTURED PORK – SAUSAGES: Bratwurst, Mild Italian Sausage, Hot Italian Sausage, Mild, Medium, & Hot Breakfast Sausage, Fresh Chorizo, Zesty Chorizo, Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar, and more!CUTS: Boston Butt Roast, Tenderloin, Porterhouse Chops, Bone-In Loin Chops, Tongue, and Creamy White Leaf Fat.BACON: Hickory Smoked and Maple Smoked Belly Bacon and Jowl Bacon. FRESH, NEVER FROZEN, WHOLE CHICKEN: We are now accepting pre-orders for September 19, 2024 delivery. Quantities are limited. Don’t delay.PASTURED CHICKEN: Pasture raised, air chilled chicken Leg Quarters, Boneless Skinless Breasts, Tenders, Drumsticks, Wings, and our ever-popular Chicken Frames for soups or nutritious bone broth. COLORFUL FARM FRESH FREE-TO-LEAVE EGGS. Follow us @ThistleDrawFarm on Facebook or Instagram for updates, farm news, and a little fun now and then.