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THE GREAT SUMMER TOMATO SANDWICH CONTEST AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKETTHURSDAY, JULY 17, 5pm
Picture this: 7 chefs, 42 locally grown tomatoes, 4 judges, 1 trophy. The heat is ON! “Market Stadium” will once again take the stage with Augusta’s top chefs competing to create the season’s best tomato sandwich. The best part: market patrons will be invited to sample! Come cheer on these chefs who regularly support local farmers: Here’s the line up:

  • Chef Christopher Byrd, The Retreat Tapas Bar
  • Chef Dave McCluskey, Local Pop
  • Chef Anne Mcinnis
  • Chef Lonnie Stephenson, Edgar’s Grille
  • Chef Kit Stiles-Williams, Matters of the Heart
  • Chef Charleen Tinley, Culinary Connections
  • Chef Matthew Wallace, A Table and A Season

This event is sponsored by AgGeorgia Farm Credit and the trophy was created by Handcrafted Cutting Boards. Big thanks to them all!

LOCAL FOODS EDUCATION CLASSROOM:
The West End Market & Bakery in Harrisburg has graciously provided space to create a “Local Foods Education Classroom.” Several community partners are working together to create a garden tool lending library, a culinary arts classroom and a seed swap bank … all within the bright, cheery classroom on Broad Street. Big thanks to Culinary Connections and the Savannah River Grange for jumping in with us to get the work done.

FRIG DONATION NEEDED:
We are in dire need of a donated full-size refrigerator for the Local Foods Education Classroom. Please contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org if you have an extra for us. We’ll glad come pick it up.

THE WEST END CSA:
This week, the West End Market & Bakery launched an all-new CSA! Working with many of the farmers you already know and love, the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) provides you with a special deal on a weekly basket of seasonal foods for a set number of weeks. In exchange, you provide the farmers with an upfront payment as commitment to their good work. To learn more, contact hexemausfarms@gmail.com.

NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEKAUGUST 3-9
So … here’s a scoop for you …. the US Postal Service will be issuing a farmers market postage stamp in celebration of National Farmers Market Week in early August. Yep, you know things are getting serious when your social movement gets a stamp. Here at Augusta Locally Grown, we’re also gearing up for the national celebration. Chef Charleen Tinley has already signed on to do cooking demos at the Veggie Truck Market and the Evans Towne Market that week. WANT TO HELP MAKE IT AWESOME TOO??!! Contact Kim at 706-288-7895 and we’ll brainstorm!!!

RAMEN NOODLE REVOLUTION: A COLLEGE STUDENT COOKING COMPETITIONAUGUST 14
The Evans Towne Farmers Market has just announced its “Ramen Noodle Revolution” for college students who cook. Turn one of those nasty packets into a glorious meal using local foods! The competition is free; only 8 competitors will compete for the trophy. To enroll, contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

See you all at the markets!
- Kim