Battle Ground Farmers' Market Indoor Holiday Market

This just in from Brenda "Farmerette" Millar: The BGFarmers Market Association is hosting an indoor holiday market first Fri and Sat of November through third weekend of December. Details are on our site www.battlegroundfarmersmarket.org Anyhow, we have an opportunity for a talented window painter (or group) to come in and paint away a classy holiday theme on the building windows of the suite we have been donated to use for this event. If you know anyone who has this talent, send them my way. Whomever donates their time for this, we will publicize their artwork and grant them full rights to continue advertising through our website! Would like to have this arrangement squared away by Monday at the latest! Let me know if you have any leads as well, I will get in touch with them! Cordially, Brenda Millar BG Farmers Market Association (360) 576-9767 or (360) 241-1278

Battle Ground Farmers Market Now Open On Fridays!

This just in from the hardest working CSA farmer/farmers' market owner west of the Mississippi, Brenda Miller-Stanton of Rosemattel's CSA Farm & the Battle Ground Farmers' Market.

Beginning this Friday July 31st, the Battle Ground Farmers Market Association (BGFMA) will be opening a second Battle Ground Farmers Market day and location for agriculture/value added/produce/plant vendors from Clark Cowlitz and Skamania Counties. This is an agriculture only market and will run through end of October every Friday. We have secured an awesome location for customers to see the market activities right away. With the sponsorship of the BGFMA, you will be able to offer your farm/value added products directly to the public! Whether you are a berry grower, a small gardener, or a CSA with extra produce, we welcome you as we support your efforts to feed the masses!

Space fee is 25.00 and membership fee is waived for this year if selling only at this location. Location is at the Gardener Center (Battle Ground Cinemas) at 503 and 199th st right before the main intersection to Battle Ground, Washington.

Too hot? We will have a misting system in place to cool you off during this pleasant evening market.

Please call us for details at (360)576-9767.

Harvest Days At The Battle Ground Farmer's Market

Clark County's very own Farmerette, Brenda Millar-Stanton of Rosemattel's CSA Farm and the mastermind behind the Battle Ground Farmer's Market, is planning not one, but TWO days of fun filled and delicious activities to celebrate Harvest Days in Battle Ground next weekend. Get on by the Battle Ground Farmer's Market at Battle Ground Village, have some fun, support local farmers, and serve your family some of the freshest food found anywhere on the planet.

Friday, July 17th, 3-7pm

Harvest Days/Friends Library Sale
Market Raffle Begins, Tickets 1.00 Each
Chef Demo 11-2
Market Scavenger Hunt Begins
Entries for Best Decorated Farmers Market Shopping Bag Begins

Saturday, July 18th

Harvest Days/Friends Library Book Sale
Blue Lotus Pottery Demonstrations All Day
Tony Madrigal Memories in Motion Entertains!
Children's art activities
Decorated Market Shopping Bag Contest Ends at 2pm
Face Painting
Scavenger Hunt Ends at 3pm

Rosemattel's CSA Open House

Announcing The Spring Open House at Rosemattel's Farm
Friday, June 19th, 10-7pm
10311 NE 72nd ave Vancouver WA 98686
(360) 576-9767
Google directions from your departing address!

A Dinner Together Chef Anna Petrulo will be offering samples of her seasonal edibles made with produce from the farm and from other local growers from 11am-3pm.

Honey Bee Information from the farm's Bee Professional who maintains hives at the farm

Plant and Herb Sale

Farm Walks

BG Farmers Market Information Booth

Local produce, honey, jams, pickles, etc available for purchase

CSA Subscription sign up information for Rosemattel's

Azure Standard Opportunity for local folks who would be interested in ordering in bulk to be picked up at the farm

Vancouver Food Coop Info

Propagation Demo

Local Artisan vendor booths (spaces still available, contact me!)

Kiddie play area

Hen Watching area

Low impact gardening/farming discussions

and much, much more!

RSVP not needed, anyone can come!

Suggested donations for plant a row for the hungry campaign-bring a veggie plant or come get some free carrot seeds, plant row market and brochure to get involved.

Battle Ground Farmer's Market Opening Day & Earthday Events - 4.18.2009

Here's a press release for the Battleground Farmer's Market just in from market master and local CSA farmer (Rosemattel CSA) Brenda Millar-Stanton:

Battle Ground Farmers Market 2009 Grand Season Opening April 18th, 2009.

Hours are 9-3 every Saturday through October 17th.
Check out our website for 2009 events, sponsorship opportunities and more!
www.battlegroundfarmersmarket.org
(360) 576-9767
E-Mail

Earth Day Celebration April 18th, 2009
Earth day celebration will be our season opening event for 2009!

Here is what the Battle Ground Farmers Market has in store for the community-

Seed/Plant Exchange
For earth day we are encouraging visitors of the market to participate in a plant/ seed exchange. Bring your tree seedling or some really neat seeds to exchange with a different item on the table!

Pledge to our Mother Earth
Sign a leaf pledge with your promise to our earth about how or what you plan to do in your daily activities that is friendly to our planet. Place the leaf on the tree and watch it grow!

Children's Project
The market will have an earth day activity area with fun easy to do projects that revolve around earth day

Market Wireless Technology Project Begins!
Use your EBT/Credit/Debit Card to the Market Manager/Wireless Booth so that you may swipe your card for wooden market tokens that you will be able to use for market purchases!

Token Pouch Giveaway
The wooden tokens that the market will be handing out as market money this season is made from a renewable resource-trees! Get your token pouch from the wireless token booth when you use your credit/debit/ebt card to buy tokens! Supplies are limited.

Plant a Row For the Hungry Campaign Begins!

The PAR Campaign kicks off at the market! Free seeds and markers for all who would like to take part in this hunger relief project. All you will need to do is fill out a grow card, and grow a row of veggies to donate to your local food bank or shelter.

The market will have a harvest party at the end of the season with all PAR growers invited!