By De Anna Hoyle
The live Pagosa Farmers Market has been running since June, and if you have yet to experience the earth’s bounty, you have two Saturdays left this season to do so.
We have added Saturday, October 1, which will be the final day this year. We thank all our vendors who have shared with us this season, and hope the community will support those vendors who will continue to sell throughout the fall and winter months, online at the Pagosa Farmers Market website.
This Saturday
Long-time Pagosa resident, Kristen Roth, will offer her plant-based, cooked and raw dip recipes. On the menu this Saturday, September 24 are the following tastings:
- Avocado-Cilantro Dip
- Rosemary-White Bean Dip
- Baba Ganoush
- Spiced Date Walnut Dip with Vanilla-Cardamom Cashew Cream, all served with crudités and oil free seeded crackers
This food demonstration will be an exploration of whole foods and Kristen’s goal of eating and living sustainably.
Kristen says when making food and lifestyle choices she puts the earth’s well-being first. Supporting good stewardship practices in agriculture and ranching, while being mindful of her family’s personal consumption, creates a positive foundation for practicing her values. Kristen and her family also donate produce to the local food pantry and community lunch, Loaves and Fishes.
Kristen’s plan includes continued learning through online, whole foods and plant-based health and nutrition programs, and sharing the knowledge with others. Pagosa Springs is blessed to have Kristen Roth, and says she feels blessed to live here, as so many of us do.
Join us on the east side of town, from 9am – 1pm and mark your calendar for the next two Saturdays:
September 24 for Food Demo/Tasting and
October 1 – Final Farmers Market Saturday
Shop for local produce using Double Up Bucks SNAP benefits for the first $20 SNAP purchase. Local qualifying seniors can shop with a $25 market vouchers available from the Area Agency on Aging. For more information on vouchers call 970-403-2164.
The grower’s season is nearly over but you can still find tomatoes, many varieties of squash, pumpkins and wares such as honey, coffee, baked goods and home-grown flowers. Gift items for the upcoming holidays are available as well. See you Saturday at the Market!
Several of our vendors have year-round presence online at PagosaFarmersMarket.net with new vendors being added as we grow. What you will find includes:
- Tamales
- Honey and honey products
- Bread and baked goods
- Toffee, brittles, and caramels
- Alpaca socks
- Coffee, Art Cards, and some special holiday products
After the live market ends a new pick-up location will be available for those who purchase through the online site.
The Catalog of Vendors page highlights products and services, such as beef shares, catering and web design. You’ll find information about each offering along with vendor contact information. Check out PagosaFarmersMarket.net/products/catalog.
De Anna Hoyle is Online Market Administrator for the Pagosa Farmers Market.