I’ve been getting a lot of questions about who redeems coupon purchases at the Lexington Farmer’s market, so if you have this card, this top section applies to you. If you’re wondering what on earth i’m talking about, then you’ll want to jump ahead to the next section immediately.
So, if you’ve been given one of these:
then look for this sign, displayed prominently by 3 of our produce farmers:
The farmers who currently are set up for accepting “qualifying”* produce purchases, in both digital and card format are Little Hat Creek in the middle of the 1st row – see Tony, or at the foot of the 2nd row, Adolfo who grows for Singing Earth Produce, Ulmer Mountain View Farms towards the top of the 3rd row, see Robin. Of course, qualifying purchases are something of a tricky dance, limited to cut herbs, not potted, fresh, farmer-grown produce only, and really, while a bit of an oversimplification, practically nothing else. There is so much that goes into “Qualifying”, from the customer’s age and their income, and the myriad restrictions on the farmer’s end which in many cases is made easier at our market simply because we are a growers-only market. Nobody sells any produce they, or their direct family member didn’t grow themselves, personally.
And now, without further ado…
Our vendor spotlight, and our Market ForkCast for the 7/30/25 market.
We’ve taken a few weeks off of our Vendor Spotlight! This week, lets see what Bigfoot & Sons, LLC has to offer. Here’s a reel to get you in the mood:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1726490778232952
I’m highlighting an innovative idea they have had, to offer bulk assorted microgreens – Farmer’s choice, but it’s been a great mix of this ‘n that, fun to discover and a treat to eat.
Pre-orders Required as this is not a standard retail item (yet). He will sell them in a bag, and i’ve found they can have extraordinary keeping qualities if you transfer them immediately into a mason-style jar and keep them refrigerated. To give you an idea, the 8 ounce bag for $30 filled TWO quart jars and i’m coming up on a week of them staying vibrant, and juicy/ crunchy.
Pro tip: best to use a wide-mouth jar so you can ever-so-gently “pack” them in.
Perfect for busy lifestyles, picky eaters, and anyone who wants to boost their nutrition. While their nutrient contents vary slightly, most varieties tend to be rich in protein, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and copper, lysine, thiamine, niacin, calcium, iron, manganese, and in case THAT’s not enough, are a good source of vitamins A & C, too!
If you’re interested in pre-ordering, comment below and i’ll message you his infos. Or, come talk to him at market any Wednesday, in the heart of our historic, walkable downtown, between 8am – 12:30pm. And hey, since you’re already headed over, stop in to see you favorite nearby merchant, or gallery too.
7/30/25- LFM ForkCast
REMINDER THAT ALL OUR EGG VENDORS CARRY EGGS, BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO ASK FOR THEM OUT OF THEIR COOLERS.
FIRST ROW- from the bottom UP:
* Pam of West Farms WV (VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES, Veggies, Lamb, and design-your-own-bouquets) ACCEPTS CC AND CASH
* Paradox Farm – Everything here is “beyond organic”, including Eggs, tender & hearty greens alike, vinegars from local fruits, CBD , Herbal Tea, and as always, check the ever-changing rotation of seasonal produce ACCEPTS VENMO, CHECKS, AND CASH
* Little Hat Creek – ALL the organic starts & veggies, and Tony’s unscented goat’s milk soaps
ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH; Also Farm Market Fresh (“Senior Coupons”)
* Hearthstone Farms – A mini-farmers market all in one booth, Eggs, Poultry, Baked Goods, Produce, Preserves, Quiches, & possibly 28 more things, too! ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH
* 6 Bittersweets – THE MOST Elegant Cupcakes of SW VA ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH
* Hermitage Hollow – Fresh Produce, Eggs, canned goods, and more. ACCEPTS CHECKS & CASH ONLY
* Mountaineer Munchkins Homestead – Eggs and All Homesteaders products, including breads, bagels, foccacias, lip balms, and whipped tallow creams ***NO EGGS THIS WEEK***
***NOTE: All egg vendors now keep their EGGS out of the sun till purchased, to comply with USDA food-safety requirements during market hours ***
Climb UP the slope to the top of the market for:
Blue Ridge Cider Doughnut (Go Nuts for these HOT doughnuts, right out of the fryer!)
2ND ROW – from the bottom UP:
* Singing Earth Produce – If it grows, blooms, or flowers, Senor Adolfo’s got it!
ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS; Also Farm Market Fresh (“Senior Coupons”)
* Razumov Ukrainian Bakery d/b/a Sweet & OK LLC – Welcome back from beach vacations!
ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Ritual Bread – Long Ferment SOURDOUGH from organic, local grains *****NEW ITEM: Apple Cakes OR Carrot Cake on alternating weeks – try them both*****
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Sensorium Herbals – For all your Herbal Healing needs, ***NEW ITEM*** Adaptogen-rich Cacao Energy bites. This is seriously adult Chocolate, no refined sugars, rich and dark – definitely Not too sweet.
* Kelly’s Persian Foods –Authentic Baklava, anyone? Or “LIQUID SUNSHINE” , aka Lemon Saffron Syrup. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Twista J Farm LLC – QUAIL eggs, regular eggs, all the meats, herd shares, sandwich loaf breads, Tallows/Lards & PET JERKY. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Just Bee Apiary – Local Honeys, in various configurations, Candles, Beeswax-based body products. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS*Abundant Life Kitchen, Lexington – Plant Based foods & treats return! All her delish treats with some samples, weather permitting, and already cooked, ready to heat ‘n eat meals.
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
***NOTE: All egg vendors now keep their EGGS out of the sun till purchased, to comply with USDA food-safety requirements during market hours ***
THIRD ROW – from the bottom UP:
* Sunflower Flats – JoEllen, Produce, baked goods, soups, salads & spreads, plus homesteader gift items. Say “hi” to her husband Steve, who might just play you a song…
ACCEPTS CASH & CHECKS ONLY* Blueberry Hill at Still House – Heritage NO-SPRAY Blueberries, Blueberry Lemonade by the cup, Also rare finds of Heritage Blueberry Vine Wood products, all one-of-a-kind beautiful handcrafted wood objects, clock faces, pedestal stools, clothing or gun racks, walking sticks, jewelry and salt dishes, and soon, rainbow carrots, too (all raised with zero pesticides)
ACCEPTS APPLE-PAY, CASH-APP, VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Bigfoot & Sons, LLC – Freshly grown Microgreens & Sprouts – samples and bulk orders available
ACCEPTS VENMO, CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
*Ulmer Mountain View Farms – Hydroponic and field-fresh produce.
ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
*Dickie Brothers Orchard – Currently featuring PEACHES, PLUMS & Blueberries, soon to have other stone fruit (cling free peaches and nectarines, eventually apples, too)
ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
FOURTH ROW – From the bottom of the slope, Customer Parking, and:
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
*TWO MARKET GUESTS THIS WEEK!
1. Bethany demonstrating for upcoming Stone Carving classes at The Workshop at Timber Ridge
2. Community Info table for www.blueridgecasa.org Please chat with Ali to learn how you might help out.
* Aaron, The Knife Man – On-Site Blade & Tool Sharpening Services ( $10 min. ACCEPTS CASH)
* Maury River Mushrooms – Lion’s Mane, Oyster and revolving array of other cultured mushrooms, and value-add products, i.e., seasonings, capsules, recipes, instructions.
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Maunsell’s Alpha Gal Safe Foods, Sampling (& selling) an array of Granolas, Spiced Nuts
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS (w/ Local I.D.)
* Ferncliff Florals & Ferments – Regenerative Farmer of flowers & Veggies for Kimchi.ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
Absent from market July 30th:
Conifer Breads and Blumengarten Designs both return August 6th
Eat my treats is out this week only
Refill Rockbridge – Only present at market every 2nd & 4th weeks, monthly
REMINDER: 3RD ANNUAL, CITY-WIDE TOMATO RAMA FESTIVAL IS ON 8/13! From here on in, until the festival, our newsletters will be all tomato, all the time…
As a Selfish Bonus & just because i’m so in love with it, here is yet another sneak-peak of our upcoming *FULL-PAGE* collaborative (All Farmer’s Markets of RBC) ad. You’ll see it in full -color in the yearly August Newcomers & Incoming Students Guide. Snag & Save your own copy to refer back to all year-round as it’s jam packed with useful infos. It has, literally, something for everyone! Thanks for humoring me….
Thank you so much for reading. And thank you for your support! We wouldn’t be here without you.