Thursday, August 4, 2011 6:13 am

Cannon County Farmer’s Market has a wide selection of local favorites, items that you can find this coming Saturday, August 6 are:

Beans (roma II, white crowders, October, half runners as well as blue lake, Kentucky Wonders and organic blue lake beans), blueberries, cucumbers, eggplants, handmade crafts, herbs (Cilantro, sweet basil, oregano), lettuce, okra, onions, peas (purple hull, speckle field peas, Dixie peas), peppers (sweet banana and Jalapeno, Anaheim and Cheyenne, habanero, poblano & green), potatoes, squash (patty pan/acorn, zucchini, yellow & miscellaneous squash), soybeans, sweet corn (bodacious, silver queen and peaches and cream), tomatoes (green, yellow and vine ripe and roma), and a great selection baked goods, jams and jellies.

The Cannon County Farmers Market is located at the Cannon County Arts Center every Saturday beginning at 6:00 A.M. The Market has a vast selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with baked goods, crafts and jams and jellies. Our producers are proud to offer locally grown farm fresh produce. Visit the Cannon County Farmers Market at http://www.cannoncountyfarmersmarket.com/ for the latest on market news. You will also find useful information on recipes, food preservation, production tips and much more.

Most Saturdays the market is open until noon or until the farm fresh fruits and vegetables have been sold. Best way to get the best selection is to come early! If you need more information concerning the Cannon County Farmers Market, contact Bruce Steelman at the Cannon County Extension Office (563-2554).