Farmers Market in the Fall Mood

You can still find several local Farmers at the Cannon County Farmers Market on the Courthouse Square on Saturdays. Several of the Farmers and customers enjoyed a 'misty' Saturday morning on October 10th. Even though it was a little chilly, it was a beautiful Fall Day to be at the Market.

There was several Fall items available; corn stalks, straw bales, pumpkins, gourds and more to help with anyones Fall decorations.

Still alot of Fall Produce available; summer and winter squash, sweet and hot peppers, potatoes, green beans, turnip greens, pears, baked goods, jams and jellies and much more. Rumor has it there might be Apple pies and Brittles next Saturday on October 17th, you can really smell Fall in the air when the pies are baking, pass the ice cream please!

The Cannon County Farmers Market will be open until the last day in October, be sure to stop by and see what is there. Visit with the Farmers and see what else they might have available this season and what they are planning for next season.

Fall Pumpkins and More

On Saturday, October 3rd you could find the Cannon County Farmers Market on the South side of Rite Aide in Woodbury, there were several Farmers with an assortment of produce and Fall items. The Farmers and customers would like to give a special THANK YOU to Rite Aide for the use of their parking lot while the Annual Car Show was using the Courthouse Square.

It was a wonderful day and young Mr. Fann enjoyed helping customers pick out a perfect pumpkin, several other Farmers had corn stalks, straw bales, gourds, pepper ristas and winter squash to help make anyone a nice Fall display.

There was still plenty of great produce available; summer and winter squash, turnip greens, green beans, broccoli, potatoes, pears, sweet and hot peppers, gourds and baked goods and also jams and jellies.

Farmers and Customers would like to say thank you to John Whittemore and Tom Foolery for performing Bluegrass style music during the Market, anyone is welcome to come and 'jam' with them.

The Farmers Market will be back around the Courthouse Square next weekend, be sure to stop by and see what is available. Remember the Cannon County Farmers Market is open Rain or Shine!

Very Wet Market

It was a very wet Cannon County Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26th. In hopes to get a few hours out of the Market, the rains were brutal for the farmers that set up around the Courthouse Square.

Due to the Color of Fall Car Show on the Courthouse Square October 3rd, find the Farmers Market set up on the South side of Rite Aide during the hours of 6am to 10am. There is still plenty of produce available including summer squash, peppers, pears, green beans, corn, okra, watermelons, late tomatoes, winter squash, pumpkins, baked goods and much more.

Cannon Co. Farmers Market is open to the end of October, watch for Fall Decorations and products. See you at the Market.

Still Plenty to be Found at the Farmers Market

There was plenty of produce to be found at the Cannon County Farmers Market, Saturday, September 19th. The Naylor Children had Chestnuts for sale, cute as can be in his cowboy hat!!

Mr. Thurman Bogle, had watermelon, pumpkins, red and green tomatoes, sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Bussell of Cannon Co. were new farmers to the Cannon Co. Market. They had a good selection of various produce; summer squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and more. It was a pleasure having them at the Market and hope they return.

Several other Farmers had Sweet and Hot Peppers, Baked Goods, Jams and Jellies, Pears, Okra, Cucumbers, Herbs, Flowers, Summer and Winter Squash. Still alot of wonderful produce and fruit available, be sure to take time to visit with the Farmers and find out what their fall crops will be.

Very important message for the next Market on September 26th, due to the Car Show, you will find the Market Farmers on the South Side of Rite Aide that morning from 6am to 10am. This is only a temporary location for the time the Car Show will occupy the Courthouse Square and will return to the Courthouse each Saturday until the end of October. Be sure to stop by and see "What's Pickin".

Fall has Arrived at the Market

See how the "farm girl" Miss Fann has grown in a year, (noticed her picture on the right next to her brother) We were delighted to see her and Mrs. Fann at the Market Saturday with a truck load of Pumpkins. Several other Farmers arrived with nice selection of pumpkins, winter squash, gourds and pears. This is a definate sign Fall has arrived at the Market.

The Cannon County Farmers Market located around the Courthouse Square has enjoyed several beautiful market days this growing season. There has been several Farmers with a good selection of produce and fruit this year and the season is not over yet. The Market will run to the end of October as long as produce is available, so be sure to stop by and see what will be available from the Farmers.

Bluegrass Music can also be heard over the next few Saturday from John Whittemore and Tom Foolery and several others. If you'd like to join in, bring your guitar, bass, fiddle etc and enjoy some "Pickin" time.

Mrs. Steve (Esther) Edwards of Esthers Produce here in Woodbury had assortment of peppers, squash, tomatoes, flowers, jams and baked goods available Saturday. Other Farmers had green beans, field peas, turnip greens, pears, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, watermelon, summer and winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, baked goods, jams and jellies, and more.

Look forward seeing you at the Market on Saturday.

Plenty of Pickers at the Farmers Market

Saturday was a "Pickin" Good Day at the Cannon County Farmers Market on the Courthouse Square. It was the place to be! There was plenty to 'pick' from. Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Okra, Gourds, Pumpkins, Squash, Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies, Field Peas, Turnip Greens, Watermelon, Eggplant, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes and more.

Miss Rhianna enjoyed "Pickin" a Pumpkin from Erdmanns Farms and several other visitors to the Market enjoyed "Pickin" out produce from several of the Farmers.

There was also Special "Pickin's" from John and Rebecca Whittemore and Tom Foolery who played Bluegrass tunes, Howard Johnson, Austin Erdmann and Kim Davenport arrived and joined in with them. They plan to be at the next market also, so if you play or sing and would like to have an enjoyable Saturday Morning, get down to the Courthouse Square and do some "Pickin".

The Cannon County Farmers Market will be open to the end of October or until growing season ends. Watch for more Fall Items to arrive, it's getting close to Pumpkin Pikin Time! See you at the Market.

Pickers at the Farmers Market

We keep saying 'another great day' at the Cannon County Farmers Market and it was again Saturday, August 29th around the Courthouse Square.

There were several Farmers set up with a large selection of Fresh Farm Produce and Baked Goods. Everyone enjoyed the "Pickers" picking bluegrass music. John Wittemore of Blue Hills Farm and Joseph Brynes of Brynes Farm entertained customers and farmers with several selections of bluegrass tunes. They hope to be back at the next market on September 5th and invite anyone to come and 'pick' with them, should will be a fun time!

There is still plenty of produce coming out of local gardens and farms. Corn, field peas, summer squash and winter squash, be sure to check out the 'naked turkey squash' at Flying S Farms, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, watermelon, green beans, okra, pumpkins and more.

Look forward seeing everyone on Saturday. The Market will be open till the end of October as long as produce is availabe, be sure to make plans to start your Saturday morning by coming to the Cannon County Farmers Market.

Plenty to be found at the Farmers Market

This has been a GREAT growing season for many of the Local Farmers in and around Cannon County. Saturday, August 22, 2009, was another great day at the Cannon County Farmers Market, located around the Courthouse Square. There was plenty to choose from with 19 Farmers present. The weather has been beautiful every Saturday the Farmers Market has been opened and the selections of produce has been outstanding.



You can find, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Field Peas, Lima Beans, Summer and Winter Squash, Watermelon, Apples, Cucumbers, Bell Peppers and Hot Peppers, Cabbage, Eggplant, Green Beans, Pole Beans, Pimento Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Okra, Herbs, Baked Goods and more.


What's THAT? Have you tried Erdmann Farms "Zepher" summer squash? A hybrid of zucchini and yellow straightneck squash, very tasty, slightly sweet with a little nutty flavor. Can be prepared like all other summer squash and especially delicious eating raw on salads or with a dip sauce.






Find tasty peppers on the Flying S Farms table. This picture is of the Mariaci Peppers they grow. It described as a delicious, mildly hot, fleshy pepper, they have a gourmet flavor with fruity overtones and does well in cooking, grilling, pickling and salads.

The Cannon County Farmers Market is the place to start your Saturday morning! There is rumor they will be "Bluegrass Music" this next Saturday.

See you there!

Watermelons and More

Saturday August 15th was another great day around the Cannon County Courthouse Square for the Cannon County Farmers Market. Over 12 Farmers were set up with Locally Grown, Farm Fresh Produce.

The Page Family of Bradyville purchased a 'hugh' watermelon to enjoy after the Lions game.

What's Pickin' at the Market; Cabbage, Eggplant, Okra, Green Beans, Field Peas, Corn, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pear-Apples, Apples, Peaches, Tomatoes, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Cucumbers, Summer and Winter Squash, Herbs, Baked Goods, Jams and Jellies and more.

Be sure to shop at the Cannon County Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 6 to 10am. This has been a great growing season and Farmers are arriving with an abundance of Locally Grown and Farm Fresh Produce each week. Tell your family and friends and look forward to seeing you at the next week.

Farmers Ready for Market Day

Another beautiful day at the Cannon County Farmers' Market where 18 Local Area Farmers participating in the Market Saturday, August 8th around the Courthouse Square.

Peaches, Pear Apples, Cantaloupe, Watermelon and Tomatoes seemed to be the top crop this week. There was also Okra, Corn, Potatoes, Cabbage, Green Beans, Eggplant, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Cucumbers, Summer and Winter Squash, Herbs and alot more available.

Be sure to come early for best choices. Visit with the Farmers and see what other items they will have available during the growing season.

Anyone who has an abundance from their garden are welcome to the Cannon County Farmers Market. The Market is a Producer only market and if you grow it, make it or produce it; you are welcome to bring your items to the Market on Saturdays from 6 to 10am or until items run out, few Farmers stay set up until noon!

See you next week!!

Flowers, Music, Produce and More

It was a beautiful August 1st Saturday around the Cannon County Courthouse Square. Great crowd of Farmers and Customers enjoyed the morning selecting fresh grown produces from the various Farmers.

Erdmann Farms had several beautiful flowering plants and herbs available for purchase as well as Certified Naturally Grown produce.

Farmers reported on varieties of corn and tomatoes they have and will have in the next few weeks. Corn varieties; Sweet Delicious, Garden Yellow, Sweet Ambrosia, Elephant Ear Yellow, Dent Corn, Merit, Boudacious, Silver Queen, Peaches and Cream! Tomatoes; Better Boy, Big Boy, Bradley, Roma, Goliath, Mt. Fresh, Amish Paste, Rutgers, Juliets, Bloody Butcher, Pineapple, Fox Cherry, Reisentraube, White Currant, Brandywine and probably several more varieties will appear as more Farmers are coming to the Square for Saturdays Farmers Market.

Pear Apples, Watermelons (Sugar Baby) and Cantaloupe are coming in, there was Hales and Super Star available. Other produce consisted of; cabbage, eggplant, green beans and pole beans, butter peas, field peas, potatoes, okra, herbs and much more.

It is very impressive to see the hugh assortment of the different varieties of fruit and produce the Farmers have for you to choose from. Be sure to come early for the best selection.

15 Farmers at the Farmers Market

15 Farmers were lined up on the North Side and around the front of the Cannon County Courthouse Saturday, July 25th. A hugh display of Fresh Farm Produce was available; several different varieties of tomatoes, corn, squash and potatoes. There was cabbage, eggplant, okra, pole and bush beans, sweet and hot peppers, herbs, field peas and alot more.

Lindsey Parsley had her 'veggie art' displayed; with all the rain we've had lately, she made 'veggie-boats' out of peppers and okra. Be sure to check their table to see her art work.

Remember the produce you will find at the Cannon County Farmers Market is locally grown and farm fresh and available directly from the Farmer.

Market Buzzing with Produce

It was a very busy July 18th Saturday around the Cannon County Courthouse Square. The Square was filled with Farmers with corn, okra, tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, field peas, potatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, herbs, melons and berries and alot more. There were several customers waiting for farmers to set up at 5:30am to purchase Fresh Fresh Locally Grown Sweet Corn; "nothing better than getting it fresh straight from the farmer" said one customer.



Miss Lindsey Parsley displayed some of her 'Veggie Art', the cucumber sports car fitted in well with the Car Show that was on the other side of the Courthouse Square.

The Courthouse Square is the place to be on Saturday mornings. Come early for best selection of produce, there are new Farmers arriving each week with their bounty. If you haven't received a Cannon County Farmers Market tote bag with your purchase be sure to get one before supply runs out.

Cannon County Farmers Market is where you can meet the farmer and know you are getting Locally Grown, Farm Fresh Food.

Enjoying Market Day

WOW, what a beautiful day Saturday at the Cannon County Farmers Market around the Courthouse Square. The weather was great; not too hot and a calm breeze kept customers and Farmers and 'Veggies' comfortable.

Ms. Betty Pate made several purchases and had her sacks full of produce from several of the Farmers. Greg and Lisa Rogers and Ms. Nancy Pucket in background were visiting before making some more purchases.

If you have not made it to the Market yet, do so. You will find some of the freshest produce available and all locally grown by Farmers from Cannon County and Rutherford County. Cannon County Farmers Market is a producer only market, that means you will be getting locally grown produce, some picked that morning or few days before. Visit with the Farmers and ask about their growing methods; there will be Conventional Growers (chemicals used), Sustainable Growers (using Organic Methods, but not licensed) and Certified Naturally Grown Growers (inspected by non-government group and uses Organic Methods).

What's Pickin' at the Market: Corn and Tomatoes are beginning to fill up the market. There was Bodacious, Yellow Sweet, Silver Queen and Peaches & Cream, several varieties of Heirloom and Hybrid Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Okra, Green Beans, Potatoes, Cabbage, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Peppers, Herbs and Flowers and Baked Goods. Be sure to check out Miss Lindsey Parsley's vegetable art.

There were 12 Farmers Saturday with a wide variety of various produce and other items. New Farmers are coming each week. Welcome to the Market: Jana Phillips, Ben Brown and Ben Olson. Congratulation to John and Tish Erdmann of Erdmann Farms in becoming a Certified Naturally Grown Grower this past week.

Look forward seeing you at the Farmers Market. Be sure to come early for the best pickin's, please spread the news about The Cannon County Farmers Market, it's a growing thing!

Explosion of Produce on the 4th of July

4th of July started with an explosion of great looking vegetables and berries at the Cannon County Farmers Market located around the Courthouse Square. Customers arrived early for the best selections and by 8am several Farmers were sold out.

Green Beans, Corn, tomatoes and okra were the first items to disappear quickly, be sure to arrive early for the best selections!

With the much needed rain the County received, there will sure to be more produce arriving to the Farmers Market next week. Corn, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, summer squash, eggplant, cabbage, peppers and green beans and much more.

Cannon County Farmers Market is on the Courthouse House Square every Saturday morning from 6am to 10am or until produce runs out.

Tell your family and friends about the Cannon County Farmers Market and come early for the best Pickin's

It Is A Growing Market!

Another wonderful day around the Cannon County Courthouse Square with several Farmers and Customers from Cannon County and surround counties selling and purchasing fresh farm produce.

Kevin and Dorinda Mankin from Woodbury's East side made a purchase of Wild Blackberries from Gail Waterson. She has several different sizes of containers to choose from, can almost smell the Blackberry Cobbler!

Watch for tomatoes and corn to arrive soon. Mr. Parsley will have Peaches and Cream available in the next week or so, had green beans today and sold out within a half hour. Flying S Farms reported they harvested a handful of tomatoes and will have more available over the next couple weeks. The Messicks had fresh garlic, potatoes, squash and green beans. The Smithson's had those beautiful cabbages they grow and sold out quickly. John and Tish Erdmann of Erdmann Farm in Christiana arrived with flowers, herbs, lettuce and squash, this was their first time with CCFM and had a great day.

Be sure to arrive early to the Market for the best selection.

Coming Soon: Tomatoes, Corn, Okra and more.

Supporting Our Local Farmers' Market

There were folks lined up Saturday, June 20th in their 'CARS' receiving curb service from Farmers of the Market. We don't know of any other market in Tennessee that offers this service. There is no excuse why you can't make it to the Cannon County Farmers' Market on Saturday Mornings between 6am and 10am, just drive up!

Even though the temperature was in the 90's, it was a beautiful day around the Courthouse Square. There was a slight breeze and shade provided by the trees on the North side of the Square making it comfortable to visit the Market. Many new customers arrived and enjoy the bounty provided by the Farmers. One family from "Dunlap, Tn" was returning home from vacationing in North Dakota and purchased several items from different Farmers to take home with them. Another customer said she had picked up what she will be having for dinner that evening: green beans, squash, blackberries, cabbage and potatoes and was going home to make a pan of cornbread and have a feast!

What's Pickin' from the Farmers: Mr. Parsley has green beans, potatoes, squash and should have 'Peaches and Cream' Corn in 2 weeks, Mrs. Gail W. has Wild Blackberries and assorted squash, The Smithson's have gorgeous cabbage, Flying S Farms has assortment of heirloom squash, cucumbers and baked goods and Darlene T. has beautiful bunches of carrots, onions and lettuce.

Look forward seeing everyone at the Market on Saturday. With a purchase you will receive a Cannon County Farmers' Market Tote Bag (while supplies last).

A Fun Morning on the Square

It was a beautiful day for the Opening of our Cannon County Farmers' Market. County Mayor, Mike Gannon was presented a Cannon County Farmers' Market Produce Bag from Market Representative and Vendor Catherine Simmons when he welcomed Farmers to the Market today. We are excited about having the Market back around the Square and looking forward to filling it up with Vendors and Customers.

There were 5 Farmers with a nice selection of Produce: Roma Beans, Summer Squash, Onions, Radishes, Cabbage, Garlic Scapes, White Cucumbers and Green Cucumbers and Fresh Garlic and Strawberries. Also had Tomato plants and Baked Goods for sale.

Farmers presented customers with a "Cannon County Farmers' Market" bag when they made their purchase. The bags where made available using an Advertising Grant award to the Market this year. McFerrin Printing located here in Woodbury, did an excellent job in designing the new Market Logo and having the bags available for Opening Day.

The Market is looking for any small musical groups or individuals that would like perform or 'jam' during the Market hours, please contact Catherine Simmons at 542-1078 for more information.

If anyone would be interested in selling their locally grown produce at the Market, please contact the County Agents office at 563-2554 or Catherine Simmons 542-1078 for more information.

Look forward to seeing you at the Cannon County Farmers' Market next week.

Catherine Simmons

Representative of the Cannon County Farmers' Market

Cannon County Farmers Market Opening

Farmers of the Cannon County Farmers Market are getting ready for opening day on Saturday, June 13th from 6-10am. They will be set up around the Courthouse Square. Come early for the best "Pickin's".



Cannon County Farmers Market is a Producer Only Market, no reselling, this means you will find only farm fresh, locally grown produce at our market. If you would be interested in selling at our market pick up a Growers Certificate from the County Extension Office and come join us.



Here is a few things that you might expect to find at the first of the market season: Lettuce, Onions, Spinach, Kale, Radishes, English Peas, Strawberries, Bush Beans, Baked Goods and/or Jams and Jellies from Inspected and Licensed Vendors.



We look forward to seeing you at the Market.

For more information call Bruce or Kim at the Extension Office 563-2554 or Market Representative Catherine Simmons 542-1078

It's about that time again!

Just about time for those delicious and nutritious vegetables and fruits to arrive on the Square in Cannon County!

Local farmers are now seeding and tomato plants are coming up. Just can't wait for those bright red juicy tomatoes that go with just about anything! If you've never had just a tomato sandwich, you just haven't lived!

Saturday on the square is the place to be and Farmers Market is the reason to visit Cannon County on Saturday. With high visibility and breakfast traffic from the local restaurants, participation is outstanding and fresh vegetables from all over Cannon County can supply your fresh vegetable craving.

We will keep you updated as to when we will be coming to the Square. If you'd like to subscribe to the feeds, they are over on the right, so that way you can easily keep up with what's pickin' in Cannon County.

Thanks for stopping by!