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UN-WHO Deems Glyphosate Probable Carcinogen

One of the world’s most popular weed-killers — and the most widely used kind in the U.S. sold as RoundUp — has been labeled a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The decision was made by IARC, the France-based cancer research arm of the World Health Organization, which considered the status of five insect and weed killers including glyphosate, which is used globally in industrial farming. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which makes its own determinations, said it would consider the French agency’s evaluation. The French agency has four levels of risks for possible cancer-causing ...

Vendor News

What's new at market? Melanie at Toad Haven will bring limited quantities of oregano, mint, sugar snap peas, broccolini and cilantro this weekend. Ami at Best Bread Baking tent says they now have the the largest selection of breads and pastries at any market. Have you tried their Challah bread?

Baby Greens Salad with Lemon and Sesame

Baby Greens Salad with Lemon and Sesame Mouth-watering spring salad. Enjoy with roasted chicken or grilled fish. Ingredients 1 lb mixed baby braising greens  (Harvest Table Farm) 1 Tbsp toasted sesame 2 Tbsp olive oil 2  cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 Tbsp  Meyer lemon vinegar (Home Appertit) 1 cayenne pepper, sliced  Instructions Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet.  When the oil gets hot, toast the garlic in it. After you can smell the garlic, add the greens until they pop and make a mess of the kitchen. Add the Meyer lemon vinegar to get greens to wilt Add cayenne pepper for some zip Season ...

Farmers Market Values

For most of us, there’s no better place to buy fruits and vegetables than at a farmers’ market. Period. The talk about high prices isn’t entirely unjustified, but it can be countered, and I’ll get to that in a minute. What’s inarguable is that farmers’ markets offer food of superior quality, help support smaller-scale farmers in an environment that’s more and more difficult for anyone not doing industrial-scale agriculture, and increase the amount of local food available to shoppers. All of this despite still-inadequate recognition and lack of government support. Then there’s “know your farmer, know your food.” When you ...

Power of Produce – Kids POP Club

The Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market (RFAM) is introducing the Kid’s POP Club beginning May 2015. Designed to benefit local children ages 5-12, the POP Club draws from nutrition, culinary arts, agriculture and science to encourage awareness of healthy food choices. Through participating in a series of market events, club members earn passport stamps. The completed passport can then be redeemed for a free children’s dinner at a local farm-to-table restaurant. Events are scheduled to run May 2nd through October and include such things as decorating wildflower seed packets, grain mill demonstration, painting with herbs and spices, a real ...

Beech-Nut Recall

Beech-Nut Nutrition Recalls Baby Food Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Class I Recall061-2015 Health Risk: HighApr 14, 2015 En Español Congressional and Public Affairs Katherine Scheidt (202) 720-9113 WASHINGTON, April 14, 2015 – Beech-Nut Nutrition, an Amsterdam, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The baby food product was produced on December 12, 2014. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels] ...

Pan-Roasted Radishes with Greens

Cooked radishes taste a lot like turnips, their Brassicaceae cousins, but with a milder flavor. ½ cup thinly sliced dried Mission figs 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided 2 cups trimmed radishes, halved or quartered (10 oz.) 8 cups baby spinach and 4 cups radish greens ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup chopped black oil-cured olives, optional 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste 1. Place figs in small bowl, and cover with boiling water. Plump 5 minutes, then drain, and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add radishes, cover, and cook 3 minutes, or until browned on one side (do not ...

CDA Seeks Books as Birthday Gifts

BRING DONATIONS OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN BOOKS AS Early Childhood Learning Birthday Gifts This year CDA, Child Development Association and the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market are partnering for an absolutely wonderful project and cause. There is nothing like the gift of knowledge and creative wonder that a book can offer a child. Dreams are made, the relationship bond of parent & child is reinforced, and that tender moment of together time during bedtime stories encourages and strengthens a child’s world. The need and solution are simple – New (or like-new) pre-kindergarten books to be given to local area children through CDA for ...

Oli +Ve Special

April 11 – 20 Oli +Ve 1003 Canton Street Roswell, GA 30075 770-587-4244 www.oliandve.com Bring a selfie picture (on your phone to show) from your visit to the Chattahoochee Nature Center Plant Sale, Barrington Hall, or Farmer’s Market during the week of the Roswell Azalea Festival and receive 15% off your purchase of oils/vinegars. Valid for the days of April 11-20th only indegenerique.fr.

Roswell Azalea Festival

Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market will host an azalea sale to benefit an endowment at Roswell's Cottage School. The inaugural Roswell Azalea Festival hopes to raise thousands of dollars to cover education costs for students with special needs.  The Cottage School serves children with unique resources that are typically unavailable in traditional schools. Half of the children attending the school receive financial assistance. The event will span April 11-20 and include a Gala Event, Invitational Golf Tournament, Garden Tour, plant sale, and sale of special azalea paintings by Artist Joan Hilliard. Visit these sites for event details or ...