Savor the Season Program: A retrospective
Before we tear the last page off our 2010 calandar, we wanted to take a moment and review the Savor the Seaon Program.
In case you weren't aware, the Savor the Season Program was developed with a Specialty Crop Block Grant provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The Kansas Rural Center launched the program in 2009, and, due to some serious penny pinching, we were able to continue the program in 2010.
The goal of the Savor the Season program was to increase the diversity and boost sales of specialty crops at farmers markets. To meet this goal, we used three strategies:
- Offer farmers educational programming and resources on the production and marketing of fruits and vegetables
- Provide markets and farmers with attractive fruit and vegetable marketing tools
- Communicate with consumers on the benefits of eating a diverse list of healthy, locally-grown foods
And we've had some luck! In a recent survey, 100% of markets would love to continue participating in the program. Unfortunately, funding for a 2011 Savor the Season Program doesn't exist. We do, however, have extra 2010 Savor the season cards, vinyl banners and t-shirts. We'd love to share these with markets that weren't able to join in the fun last season. If your market is interested in obtaining any of the Savor the Season materials, please mercedes [dot] taylorpuckett [at] gmail [dot] com (shoot me an email) and let me know how many of each card you'd like and the best mailing address to send the box.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the program–sending great recipes, promoting the program at your market or in your stall,or all the market shoppers across the state that stretched and tried something new!
And here is a review of the all the Savor the Season cards and links to some great recipes:
Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using ACORN SQUASH
Roasted Acorn Squash with Chile Vinaigrette
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Green Beans with Sauteed Shallots
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Wakarusa Valley Farm Roasted Beet Salad
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Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Cabbage
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Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using CHARD
Frittata Bites with Chard, Sausage, and Feta
Hot Swiss Chard Artichoke Dip Recipe
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Capers
Swiss Chard, Onion and Monterey Jack-Filled Vegetarian Enchiladas in a Tomatillo Salsa
Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using CHERRY TOMATOES
Panzanella: Tuscan Bread Salad
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Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs
Pendletons' Favorite Eggplant Dip
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Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Okra and Miso Marinara over Soba Noodles
Panzanella: Tuscan Bread Salad
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Jefferson Hill Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
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Napa Cabbage and Sesame Seed Slaw
Napa Cabbage and Snap Pea Winter Salad with Herb-Roasted Red Onion
Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Cabbage
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Fried Okra with Fresh Curry or Basil Leaves
Okra and Miso Marinara over Soba Noodles
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Frittata Bites with Chard, Sausage, and Feta
Napa Cabbage and Snap Pea Winter Salad with Herb-Roasted Red Onion
Okra and Miso Marinara over Soba Noodles
Panzanella: Tuscan Bread Salad
Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using SALAD MIX
Jefferson Hill Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Napa Cabbage and Snap Pea Winter Salad with Herb-Roasted Red Onion
Roasted Snap Peas with Shallots
Roasted Sugar Snap Peas with Citrus and Soy
Sugar Snap Pea, Radish and Cucumber Salad
Click here for all Kansas Farmers Market recipes using SWEET POTATOES
Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Harvest Sweet Potato Pecan Tarts
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Onions, Apples, and a Hint of Orange
Southwest-Style Pork Shoulder with Veggies
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos
Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Scallions
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Chile
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