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Hampton Blvd Farmers Market is home to nine actual farms, and the remaining 15 of the 24 vendors are small, local businesses--many of whom use local farm products in the making of their goods, thereby also supporting local farms. Where you shop makes a difference for farmers! In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, learn why your support of local farmers is needed more than ever, and why their success is important to you. Be sure to get out to market this week, and help us celebrate local food, farmers, and prosperity!

HBFM Farms:

Brentwood Farm - pasture raised lamb and farm grown lavender--used to make their all natural skincare products, located in Suffolk
Cullipher Farm - over 250 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, owned and operated by 4th and 5th generation Culliphers, located in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach
Full Quiver Farm - The Wilson family is happy to bring their pork, beef, chicken and eggs to you at the market, raised with organic methods and no GMOs, hormones, pesticides or herbicides, located in Suffolk
Hampton Roads Vineyard & Winery - family-owned with over 11 acres of vines planted in 2 vineyards, also the home of red Angus cattle and Nigerian Dwarf goats (who live in the World's Tallest Goat Tower if you want to visit and see it), located in Elberon in Surry County
Lynnhaven River Oyster Company - they raise delicious, salty oysters in Virginia Beach's Broad Bay and bring them to you fresh, along with other locally caught seafood
Sunshine Farm & Apiary - local raw honey from hives they maintain in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Suffolk, also assorted scents of handmade cold process soap made with bee products (honey, beeswax, and propolis added)
The Flower Lady - her blossoms are grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, she also creates "garden inspired" soaps, lotions, and all manner of balms out of plant based oils, essential oils, and local beeswax, the eggs she brings to the market are from free ranged birds with access to certified organic soy free feed, located on the Portsmouth/Chesapeake border
The Neighborhood Harvest - a hydroponic farm that delivers lettuces, greens, herbs, microgreens, produce and even eggs, bread, Virginia-sourced milk and other specialty items--right to your doorstep, everything grown in their greenhouses is non-GMO and pesticide free, located in Suffolk
Veg Out Gardens - their offerings are now expanded to bring you certified organic greens and herbs, as well as tomatoes and peppers—all year-round, as they are greenhouse-grown, and they grow and sell certified organic plant seedlings for your home garden during the spring and fall planting seasons, located in Chesapeake

Thank you for your support of our farmers and local artisan food producers this week and every week!

It's been very rainy and humid, making for tough conditions to get out there and pick in the fields. But Cullipher Farm has been getting out there and getting it done every week to bring you an excellent selection of fresh vegetables and fruits. We can't wait to see what all they have this week!

NEW AT THE MARKET! Some of you have been asking for some certified organic produce. Veg Out Gardens returns to the market this week, and they now offer a selection of certified organic produce for sale--all kinds of greens/lettuces, herbs, tomatoes and peppers! The selection of tomatoes and peppers may be small at first, as they are intended to be fall crops and are just starting to come in. But the good news is they will eventually be available year-round, as they are greenhouse-grown. Best of all, they are local! Veg Out Gardens will still be offering their certified organic plant seedlings to you during the spring and fall planting seasons, as well.

Come out and help us celebrate National Farmers Market Week with this great lineup of vendors:

Bodacious Bakehouse - artisan breads and pastries

BowWowMeow Baking Co. - all natural dog and cat treats

Brentwood Farm - pasture raised lamb and farm grown lavender skincare products

Colley Cantina - fresh, Baja-style tacos

Cowboy Syd's Products (Sydney Meers) - sauces, spice mix, salad dressing, hams, barrel-aged vanilla extract, signature coffee blend, relish, heirloom grits

Cullipher Farm - tons of fresh summer produce from Pungo

Dessert Classics - cakes, cupcakes, lemon and lime curds, chocolate ganache, sugar art

Doughminion Donuts - both classic and one-of-a-kind donuts

Fayton Farms Artisan Cheeses

Fork & Spoon - healthy boxed meals and snacks

Full Quiver Farm - pasture raised chicken, pork and eggs; grass fed beef; Farmer’s Grill grilled meats and sandwiches

Hampton Roads Winery - wines from nearby Surry County and wine slushie mix

Joysicles Gourmet Pops - all natural pops

Lynnhaven River Oyster Company - oysters and seafood

Max The Knife Sharpening - knife and blade sharpening

Red Mushroom Brewing Company - kombucha

Sunshine Farm & Apiary - raw local honey, handmade soaps and bodycare products featuring bee products, beeswax

The Creative Wedge - cheese spreads, cheeses, chow chow, hot sauces, bloody mary mix

The Flower Lady - fresh farm-grown flower arrangements, garden-inspired body care products, chicken & duck eggs

The Hoot - all natural cleaning products that are eco-friendly, kid-friendly and pet-friendly

The Neighborhood Harvest - lettuces, greens, herbs, vegetables, eggs, dairy and more--delivered to your home or office

Three Ships Coffee - locally roasted coffee, including cold brew

Veg Out Gardens - they return to the market this week with certified organic greens and herbs, as well as limited quantities of tomatoes and peppers

Learn More About Our Vendors

NEW AT THE MARKET! By customer request, Chef Sydney Meers of Cowboy Syd's Products will be bringing his Regal Dressing, formerly available at his restaurant Stove. He describes it as a light, mustard-based vinaigrette, perfect for dressing your greens for any salad!

NEW AT THE MARKET! Hampton Roads Winery is happy to introduce their Drunken Goat Slushie Mix at the market this week! It's made and packaged right at the winery. The slushie recipe is easy to make and is a great way to enjoy wine on these hot summer days!

Kate from Brentwood Farm is bringing cut lavender to the market this week! The fragrance is intoxicating, and you'll be glad you brought one of these home.

You can pre-order all your favorites from Full Quiver Farm! Beef, chicken, pork, eggs....Just choose Hampton Blvd Farmers Market as the pickup/delivery method during ordering, and they'll have your order ready for you! The ordering deadline is Tuesday at noon. And for a meal or snack, stop by the Full Quiver Farmer's Grill for grilled sausages and hot dogs.

Pre-Order From Full Quiver Farm

Thanks to all who provided a warm welcome to new vendor Fork & Spoon last week. She brings freshly prepared, packaged meals and snacks to the market weekly. Angie did run out of some items last week, but you never have to worry about that if you pre-order! When you order, choose "farmers market" from the drop-down to indicate to her that's where you'll be picking up. Easy!

Pre-Order From Fork & Spoon

It will be a toasty one on Wednesday. Stop by Three Ships Coffee for an icy-cold Cold Brew!

Recipe of the Week - Savory Tomato, Cheddar and Bacon Pie

Our recipe of the week always highlights ingredients that are in-season and available at the market. We are swooning over this one. What a great dish to enjoy in the height of tomato season. You can also get your bacon, cheddar, eggs and herbs at the market.

Get The Recipe

Inclement Weather Policy

Markets are rain or shine. Brief thunderstorms early in the market day may force us to put sales on hold temporarily. In the event of widespread thunderstorms or storms in the final hour of the market, we may be forced to close for the day. If we are forced to close either temporarily or for the day, we will post a notice on the home page of our website.

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After the market: We love to see what you picked up at the market or how you prepared and served it! Show us your "market haul" on Facebook or Instagram, and be sure to tag it with #hbfmhaul. Thanks for the photo, Hayley!

We would like to thank Chandler Property Management for being our Marketing Sponsor for the 2018 season! Their sponsorship makes this newsletter possible.