Welcome to the North Sand Mountain Farmers' Market

Open Every Saturday • 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

April 10 - October 30, 2010

Hwy. 75, between Rainsville and Sylvania, Ala.

Next to the Upper Sand Mountain Parish

Join us every Saturday through Oct. 30 for the finest and freshest vegetables produced by local growers from all over DeKalb County and Jackson County. You'll also find fruits, flowers, plants, cage-free eggs, honey, and other locally raised produce. We'll have weekly door prizes, maybe some entertainment, and occasionally demonstrations that will enrich your experience with locally grown food.

The purpose of the North Sand Mountain Farmers' Market is to bring together the people of neighboring communities and make available to them nutritious food and valuable information.  Opportunities to be involved with our Market include volunteering at our information booth, selling your own home-grown items, or buying fresh produce and goods from our local vendors.

While you are at the Market, don’t forget to sign up for the weekly door prize of $10.00 in market bucks. We have a drawing every week. The winner will receive their market bucks in the mail.

Also join in on the market bag promotion by collecting a token after making a purchase at the market. Collect N-S-M-F-M for your bag. Watch for future events like the Corn boil, largest tomato contest, Tomato sandwich tasting, 4H booth, and blood drive. There are recipes, information about what’s in season, information on eating local and more. Market Bucks
Enter each week to win a door prize -- $10 of Market Bucks. You may spend these anytime during our 2010 Market season at any vendor. To enter, come to the market any Saturday and fill out the entry form. Winners are drawn at the end of the market and will be notified. Limit of one entry per person per week.

Friends of the Market
Friends of the Market is a volunteer program with the North Sand Mountain Farmers’ Market. Friends partner with the Market to increase education and awareness of food insecurity in our area. Friends also provide key community involvement at the Market.

How it works: Apply at the Information Booth to become a Friend of the Market. Report your volunteer hours to the Information Booth. Bonus! Once you volunteer ten hours, you receive a complimentary Friend of the Market t-shirt!

Sample Volunteer Opportunities:
• Hospitality Booth
• Information Booth
• Flyer Distribution
• Market Set-up & Break-down
• Bake Sale
• Fish Fry
• Recruit a Friend

Regular events:
First Saturday of each Month: Pancake breakfast
Third Saturday of each Month: Cooking demonstrations from local cooks featuring ingredients available at the market.

Other events will be scheduled according to the season, check the calendar for new information!  We are also looking for other non-profit groups who would like to share their information at the market as well as local musical talent!  If you are interested in being a part of our market come visit us Saturday mornings from 8-11am, April  - October, or email us at info@northsandmountainfarmersmarket.org. 

Mission Statement:
The North Sand Mountain Farmers’ Market is a non-profit market.  The mission of the market is to serve as a resource for education on the advantages of sustainable local food production as well as providing a setting for the community to access fresh, nutritious and delicious local produce. 

This Month's Featured Grower Ferman Gilbreath The Herrera Farm Mr. Gilbreath's specialty is produce • Greens and Collards • Beets • Beans • and more.