Farmers Market

By Carol Nelson - VCE Southside Master Gardener Spring 2022 The mornings are still a little cool to see many flying insects in our gardens – but in a couple weeks the butterflies and moths will be out in force, as well as the peskier sorts like mosquitoes, midges, and winged termites. Soon we will also notice acrobatic predators swooping ...

By Rebecca Page The Caswell Farmers Market is open for the 2021 season on Thursdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. until Sept. 9. Sixteen returning and five new vendors have committed to sell this year, with more certain to join. Most of the vendors are your neighbors in Caswell County, and all grow or make their product within 75 miles ...

Countryside Produce Market By Norwood Walker Have you ever had a “Dorothy moment”? You know one of those times like in the iconic Wizard of Oz when Dorothy turns to Auntie Em and Uncle Henry and tells them that if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again, she won’t look any further than her own backyard? Well, it ...

By Rebecca Page It’s spring! This spring began like no other with “stay at home” orders to prevent the spread of the corona virus. Thankfully, Governor Roy Cooper regards farmers’ markets as “essential” players in the food system, like grocery stores, so we can enjoy our favorite homegrown flavors of the season for comfort and nourishment. The Caswell Farmers Market ...

Story and photos by Stokes R. Reagan Winter is coming! The temperature has finally dropped and the merciless heat of summer has reluctantly subsided. Summer is over and football season is in full swing. The sounds of children jumping in pools has been replaced with sounds of children jumping in piles of colorful leaves. The arrival of autumn also makes ...

By Rebecca Page Want to meet people in the community?  Enjoy catching up with old friends? How about a yummy free homemade lunch?  If you answer “yes” to any of these, come to “Soup’s On 2nd Wednesday” on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Hosted by the Caswell County Local Foods Council (CCLFC), these lunches are served from 11:30 to ...

By Candace Dishmond-Baskervill Nestled in the heart of downtown Halifax, Virginia, there is a hidden gem that I just have to unearth for you! Imagine for a second, a giant indoor and outdoor market full of local artisans, antiques, gently used goodies, locally packaged foods, handmade treasures, essential oils, and repurposed creations and then, (as if that’s not enticing enough!) ...

By Rebecca Page The Caswell Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Caswell County Local Foods Council (CCLFC), is held weekly on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:30pm starting April 25 (closed July 4). Local vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods and other value-added food products, all grown or made within 75 miles of the market. CCLFC hosts the “Two Bite Club” ...