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Health & Fitness

No Farms No Food

NO Farms NO Food

The message is simple and couldn't be clearer—America's farms provide an unparalleled abundance of fresh, healthy and local food, but they are rapidly disappearing.

Ninety-one percent of America’s fruit and seventy-eight percent of our vegetables are grown near metro regions, where they are in the path of development. And every hour we lose 125 acres of farm and ranch land. That's why supporting local food and farms is more important than ever!

We are fortunate to have a Farmers Market right here in Salem, NH where we gather each week local farms and vendors bringing you the harvest from their fields along with made in NH products.

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This time of year at the Salem farmers Market you will find wonderful greens, and Strawberries to prepare this delightful summer salad.

Berry Delicious Summer Salad serves 8

8 cup salad greens (mixed from any of the farms at the market)

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2 cup Strawberries (From any of our farms at the market)

blue cheese (Brookford Farm)

1/4 cup Maple Pecans (Anderson Mini Maple) vinaigrette (bottled)

The Salem Farmers Market is now opened every Sunday 10-2 pm through October 20. Hosted by Lake Street Garden Center at 37 Lake Street, Salem, NH.

Stop by and support your local farms and vendors....

"A dollar spent on food from a local farm buys more than just groceries. In addition to sustenance, real nutrition and good flavor, it also buys vibrant rural communities, food security, and confidence in your food supply."

 

-CUESA

 

For more information please contact Jane Lang , Volunteer Market Manager

Salemfarmersmarket@comcast.net

Or visit our web site www.salemnhfarmersmarket.com

 

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