Vegetables Market Experiences Growth of 238% Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
April 28, 2020
Dublin, Ireland – ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the vegetables industry, “Vegetables Market Grows by 238% as Consumers Anticipate Shortages of Fresh Produce”
Sales of Fresh Vegetables With a Longer Shelf-Life Rises.
Tennessee Farmers Markets Beat the Chill
January 14, 2016
Nashville, TN – Tennessee farmers markets are giving customers what they want: access to as many fresh local products as possible through the cold weather months. Winter farmers markets and online market options are part of the national movement to make local and seasonal eating a viable choice year round.
Winter markets offer a wide variety of fresh produce that grows well in cooler weather, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, carrots and cabbage. Autumn produce that stores well is also still available.
Winter Hoop House Crops. (TDA)
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Greens are Simply Fantastic for Spring
March 12, 2013
Nashville, TN – Green is the first color of spring, and greens are the first crops of the garden season. In Tennessee, spring starts with turnip and collard greens, plus all kinds of lettuces. Spinach, though, is perhaps the modern favorite spring green.
Famously nutritious, it’s also tender and sweet to eat from baby stage to full broad leaf. Spinach cooks quickly and can be successfully added to just about any savory dish for added color and nutrition.
Garlic Spinach Saute
Eating Better on a Budget
September 3, 2012
Washington, D.C. – Food is expensive, but preparing your own meals can be healthier and less expensive than eating out.
Get the most for your food budget! There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says “Not a Farmer? Be a Phone-er!”
May 5, 2012
Nashville, TN – “Phoning it in” is not necessarily a bad thing, at least when it comes to putting local foods on the table.
“Not everybody can be a farmer, but everybody can find farms, farmers markets and pick-your-own patches nearby,” says Pamela Bartholomew, agritourism coordinator with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. “Smart phone scanners make finding fresh, local foods so easy, you can literally phone it in!” [Read more]
