Winter Farming, Winter Shopping

Winter provides extra challenges on our farms. It's dark when our producers wake up and dark when they do their evening chores. Paths and barn entrances must be kept clear of snow. Machinery and vehicles need repairs. Farmers need to be attentive to ensure fresh food remains safe in high tunnels. There's plenty of buttoning up one's Carhartt layers against the cold while breaking ice on water troughs and hauling feed for the animals. And when there's midwinter calving or kidding to be done a farmer's work runs 24/7 for a while. Thanks again to all our producers for their great work arriving with the foods we love, every week!

When COVID required us to start remaining outdoors year-round we reinvented where, how and when to shop the Market during winter. There was worry shoppers might add "why" when considering an outdoor winter market. Not so! Our producers have been really pleased to see so many shoppers make the effort to preorder and visit the Market this winter. So thanks to our hard core shoppers who keep making the Market possible with their ongoing support!

Awwwwww! Cara of Edgwick Farm with the kids...
(Edgwick returned as a weekly vendor last week)

OPEN SATURDAY?
WE'RE WATCHING THE WEATHER

It's early in the week, but Pleasantville Farmers Market and its producers are watching Saturday's weather forecast due to the potential of a snowstorm. Here's the details on our process so you know how to make your plans:

• If snow bypasses our area we will run the Market so please place preorders as usual with Pleasantville Farmers Market Online
• If the Market is unable to open, all preorders will be cancelled before any charges are made
• A "go / no go" weather call will be communicated in a second newsletter this Thursday, noon.
  
• The decision will also be posted to our homepage at www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

OMICRON & SHOPPING SAFELY

Pleasantville Farmers Market remains committed to the health and safety of the whole community, including shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and staff.

As we contend with Omicron in the latest COVID-19 challenge:

• Unvaccinated shoppers are required to mask while shopping.
• It's recommended that ALL shoppers mask while at the Market (regardless of vaccination status, and including children ages 3+).
• All shoppers are requested to maintain physical distancing in the marketplace.

Avoid the Market if you're sick. Especially so if you exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus (temperature of 100° or above, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath). The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at (888) 364-3065 where Department of Health experts are available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.

PARKING OPTIONS

Click here for directions to the outdoor Market. Do you know the "hidden parking lots of Pville"? There are 8 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market, with over 400 parking spaces available - plus metered street parking throughout the Village. Review them all by clicking here to view a summary of parking lot locations.

Pango! The Village of Pleasantville has introduced a smartphone app as an option to pay for all metered and pay station parking in Pleasantville. Visit Pango to download the free Pango app for iPhone or Android devices, and follow the prompts to set up an account and method of payment. Parking meters have stickers (and QR codes) that indicate the parking zone—and parking lots have signs posted with zone numbers. There is a 16% service fee charged by Pango. The app will deliver a reminder message five minutes before time expires, and (in most locations) time can be extended via the app.

PFM-O OPENS
TONIGHT, 7:00pm

WHO'S IN SATURDAY?

View our Map of the Market to see where all vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace.
NOTE: The Peanut Principle will be absent this Saturday.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Forward Roots
• Manor Sangria
• Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

(Note: Conant Valley Jams, Strudel House and Red Barn attend weekly during the winter)

First time user of PFM-O? Please register at Pleasantville Farmers Market Online. Then login to browse our producer's items and place preorders Tuesdays, 7:00pm - Thursdays, 7:00pm. Saturday collect preorders from the producers you preordered from.

Phelps Health Tip:
Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Encourage your child to help pick out a healthy recipe and then to assist you in preparing the recipe. Kids are more likely to try a new food or meal if they're involved with the process".

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Woven Stars Farm has some great meal options in preparation for game day including chicken wings and drumsticks, all beef hot dogs, pork sausages and Boston butt roasts.

Edgwick Farm has 1/2 gallon containers again of both white and chocolate milk, as well as goat-gurt, ri(goat)ta and fresh soft goat cheeses.

Forward Roots will visit with their line of kimchi products. Look in their PFM-O store to see all their offerings.

This week in celebration of lunar new year Spice Revolution will have a new spice mix, Tiger Spice, which is a spicy, salty, sweet and sour all purpose blend (great on everything). They will also have a special jeweled citrus panna cotta, featuring 3 types of oranges (think orange Creamsicle).

Keep Teagevity and BeanLuv in mind to enjoy a hot cup of perfect tea or coffee, either at the Market, or by stocking up for your home pantry.

Winter-growing Maple View Farm continues to make available microgreens, lettuces, mustard greens, baby kale, pea shoots, claytonia and more. Check out their PFM-O store tonight to place your preorders.

Manor Sangria will be in with their hand crafted, fresh sangrias, and (weather permitting) they'll offer an exclusive tasting of their new Summer Blend made with cherries.

Conant Valley Jams suggests trying a warm winter breakfast -- use a flavorful jam or marmalade to brighten your oatmeal.

Warwick Valley Winery will be in Saturday. Please check out their PFM-O store to explore their diverse offerings of hard cider, wines, and distilled items.

Kiernan Farm has discounted beef stew cubes $13.50/lb (reg. $15.50/lb), and Pork Country Style Ribs (two in a pack) to $13.00/lb (reg. $15.00/lb). Also, buy five 1lb packages at $13.00/lb, get $10.00 off the total.

Gajeski Produce has their PFM-O store loaded with items for your week's meals, from winter-grown greens to well-stored staples. Dive in and get preordering!

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Shop Local Business Listing:
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. The Chamber has a new website for 2022 with a fresh new look, enhanced navigation, improved member directory, and an additional feature to help find parking spots! It's also fully responsive with mobile devices, making it easier to navigate on a wide range of web browsers and devices. Visit the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce to learn more.