Y’all Means All | June 12, 2023

Fresh & Local:

Y’all Means All

Happy National Pride Month! At Crescent City Farmers Market, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ farmers and vendors at market and across the region who promote a more inclusive food system. Activism, sustainable farming, and co-operative land management are only a few ways queer farmers redefine agriculture. In addition to environmental and economic impacts of this work, LGBTQ+ farmers strive to make significant impacts in the equity of our food systems.

Access to land and the capital to develop on it create a significant barrier to entry. Queer farmers challenge conventional norms in agriculture and help create space for other food producers that identify as LGBTQ+ to safely and authentically farm. While the LGBTQ+ community – the trans community especially – still faces many challenges, we are excited to see the positive shifts in agriculture as LGBTQ+ farmers and food producers help create a more nourishing world. Support queer farmers by buying their products.

Picks of the Week:

Market Momma’s Meetup

Hey Market Mommas! On Tuesday, June 20, we will host a Market Mommas Club Meetup! Start your morning with a visit to the Uptown Market from 8 am – 12 pm. Mommas can pick up their June incentives and learn tips to budget, cook, and store local produce from market. We also have free giveaways for Market Mommas Club Members: breastmilk storage bags, nursing covers, tote bags, and water bottles!

Market Mommas Club connects breastfeeding moms with support groups and offers $60 in incentives for up to six months to spend at market! Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events and future enrollment opportunities. Visit the Market Momma’s Club FAQ page on our website to learn more. Thank you to Louisiana Healthcare Connections for the generous support to make this program possible!

June is National Dairy Month

Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? Today, Louisiana ranks 41 in the nation for dairy production, with Mississippi close behind at 42. Only 100 years before, central Mississippi was known as the “Milk Pitcher of the South.” Estimates show that Mississippi had more than ten thousand dairy farms but there are fewer than one hundred open today. This decline is not unique to our area and you can read plenty about how “go big or go home” dairy farm consolidation over the last few decades has put small scale producers out of business, and didn’t work out so well for the big guys either, and also the negative environmental impact that this push toward factory farming has resulted in. This month we urge you to celebrate National Dairy Month by supporting small scale dairy producers at CCFM. Vendors like Huckleberry’s Creamery, our featured Vendor of the Week, or Mary from the multi-generation T&R Dairy Farm bringing milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk, artisan cheeses, and the best yogurt to all three weekly markets. It’s easy when it tastes so much better than anything you’d get in the store, and is cost competitive!

Thank You, Chehardy Sherman Williams!

Thank you to Chehardy Sherman Williams for sponsoring our Moonlight Market Fundraiser! Chehardy Sherman Williams demonstrates that they cherish the value of community involvement. They even record a podcast, “Health Law Talk,” which discusses the intricacies of healthcare law and the challenges providers face. Giving back to our community through their support of Moonlight Market allows their staff to deepen their commitment to professional excellence and build relationships that better connect them with their community. Chehardy Sherman Williams makes our community a better place by going beyond providing legal counsel to enhance the quality of life by supporting the work of organizations like Market Umbrella.

Vendor of the Week:

Huckleberry’s Creamery

You can find everything from marinated feta, to cheesecake, to farm-fresh eggs at Huckleberry Creamery’s table. Established in 2019, Huckleberry’s Creamery is a Louisiana Certified dairy farm based in Franklinton, Louisiana. They produce a creamy array of goat cheeses with flavors ranging from buffalo to honey cranberry. They also carry creole cream cheese, a traditional New Orleans farmer's cheese, at their table! Goat’s milk has often been sought out for its health benefits as it contains less lactose, and smaller fat globules, and is richer in protein - than traditional cow’s milk. It’s also delicious! Goat cheese is a great addition to salads, pizza, pasta, or any dish. Find Huckleberry’s Creamery at our Sunday and Thursday markets, or any time you hear us mention baby goats! Be sure to stay tuned for the addition of corn grits and cornmeal to their table.

Recipe of the Week:

Potato, Squash, & Goat Cheese Gratin

Grab yourself some goat cheese from Huckleberry’s Creamery and get cracking on this delectable gratin from the kitchn! This comforting recipe incorporates fresh goat cheese with thin slices of summer squash and potatoes for a tasty, affordable, and filling addition to any main course. And most of the ingredients are currently in season locally!

What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!