Farmers markets get press

January 16, 2011 by marian33031

Several farmers markets opened up in December. Check out the press the markets and growers have been getting.

Farmers’ market opens in Losner Park

By Christina Veiga

published Tuesday Dec. 7, 2010

Sweet, organic honey. Mediterranean dishes like baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. And fresh goat-milk ice cream, flavored with locally-produced passion fruit wine.

The Homestead Farmers Market opened Monday with a variety of locally-grown, organic — and yummy — offerings. The market is the first in a city known for growing fruits and veggies.

Read more here in the Miami Herald, Homestead/South Dade Neighbors.

Overtown farmers market promotes food that’s cheap, nutritious

By Karina Chavarria

published Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010

Vivian Dunn stands proudly behind three large serving tables filled with steaming collard greens, fresh sweet potato pies and trays of baked ziti.

As patrons approach, she points out a signature dish.

“This right here is Mulligan soup,” she said, scooping up a heaping plate of the mixed vegetables and chicken stew. “I put everything in it that’s good for you.”

Her husband, LeVon Dunn, chimes in from the background.

“We don’t use grease or pork, and all the produce is fresh,” he said. “This is not a fly-by-night thing. We’re committed to helping make this area healthier.”

The Dunns were one of almost a dozen vendors who took part in the re-launching of the Roots in the City farmers market Wednesday afternoon.