Now Open Every Sunday Through October 25, 20209 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Rain or Shine
Preservation Park - 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton, MI
Learn More: www.cantonfun.org/496 |
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August 30th Canton Farmers Market Update:This Sunday be sure to stop by the Canton Farmers Market any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Michigan produce, locally produced food and hand-crafted goods, Remember, no market will be held on September 6th during the holiday weekend.
The Market is held rain or shine, as the farmers still harvest their produce and bring it to the Market, no matter what the weather.
Buying Local...
...is fresher and more nutritious.
...helps our environment.
...supports our local community.
Stock up on some of your market favorites this Sunday, such as: eggs, jams, fresh produce and other items you've grown to love.
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COVID-19 Safety Protocols:We're working hard to ensure the safety of vendors and guests during the 2020 Canton Farmers Market season. Shoppers can take advantage of fresh food and local merchandise this market season in a safe and stress-free environment. - Everyone one market grounds is required to wear a face mask or protective face-covering at all times.
- Do not visit our farmers market if you are sick or a member of a high-risk group. If possible, please send a family member or friend to shop for you.
Patrons are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags. Touching products at the market is prohibited. Shoppers should point to the goods they’d like to purchase. Patrons are also encouraged to bring their own shopping bags. - Market shopping areas will be fenced off with only one entrance and exit, located off of Ridge Road.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at these locations
- Market-goers are asked to follow the directional signage, as well as social distancing protocols.
- As current Executive Order gatherings’ size limitations remain in place, market-goers may be asked to cue and wait before accessing the market grounds depending on crowd sizes.
Please note that no cooking demonstrations, kids’ craft, or live music will be available. In addition, no food sampling will be allowed. |
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Storage Information Once you've shopped for fresh produce, especially at the height of the growing season, here are a few tips on how to store your produce so that it will last longer.
Beans, green or yellow:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 5 days in plastic bags. Do not wash before storing. Wet beans will develop black spots and decay quickly. Wash before preparation.
Broccoli:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 5 days in loose, perforated plastic bags. Wash before using.
Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Radish, and Turnips:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 2 weeks. Remove green tops and store vegetables in plastic bags. Trim the taproots from radishes before storing. Wash before using.
Berries:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 3 days. Before storing berries, remove any spoiled or crushed fruits. Store unwashed in plastic bags or containers. Do not remove green tops from strawberries before storing. Wash gently under cool running water before using.
Chard:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 3 days.Store leaves in plastic bags. The stalks can be stored longer if separated from the leaves. Wash before using.
Corn:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 5 days. For best flavor, use corn immediately. Corn in husks can be stored in plastic bags for up to 5 days.
Cucumbers:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 1 week. Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Do not store with apples or tomatoes. Wash before using.
Lettuce, Spinach and Other Greens:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 7 days for lettuce; 1 to 2 days for greens. Discard outer or wilted leaves. Store in plastic bags in the refrigerator crisper. Wash before using.
Melons:
Store at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerator: 3 to 4 days for cut melon. For best flavor, store melons at room temperature until ripe. Store ripe, cut melon covered in the refrigerator. Wash rind before cutting.
Nectarines, Peaches, Pears:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 5 days. Ripen the fruit at room temperature, and then
refrigerate it in plastic bags. Wash before eating.
Peppers:
Store in refrigerator crisper for up to 2 weeks. Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Wash before using.
Summer Squash:
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Wash before eating.
Tomatoes:
Store at room temperature; once cut, store i refrigerator crisper up to 3 days. Fresh ripe tomatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator. Refrigeration makes them tasteless and mealy. Wipe clean and store tomatoes at room temperature away from sunlight. Wash before eating. (Refrigerate only extra-ripe tomatoes you want to keep from ripening any further.)
Source: Real Simple Magazine July 2019.
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Produce Cleaning TipsWhile washing produce, we recommend you follow the FDA’s seven tips for washing produce and fruits: - Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.
- If damage or bruising occurs before eating or handling, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating.
- Rinse produce before you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
- Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There’s no need to use soap or a produce wash.
- Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers.
- Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present.
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Food Assistance ProgramsLook for the Market information table and purchase wooden tokens with your Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks.
Double Up Program Update:
During this time of COVID-19, the Double Up assistance program is doing even more to help families with Bridge Cards (EBT) to double their food dollars to purchase more healthy food. The $20/day limit has now been increased to $50/day. This means you can get even more healthy food using Double Up when you buy fruits and veggies with your Bridge Card.
Canton Farmers Market is currently accepting Senior Project FRESH and WIC Project FRESH coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. For details, stop by the Market information table. |
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Learn More About the MarketFor additional Farmers Market information: See you at the Market! |
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Outdoor Fitness ClassesGet out and move with Canton Leisure Services outdoor fitness classes! A variety of individual sessions are no available and will be held at either the Heritage Park Amphitheater or the Summit Community Courtyard, located in the West Parking Lot. Find complete schedules and information at www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.
Group Fitness Schedule now through September 12, 2020. (No class September 7.) Fall Schedule Coming Soon!
Registration: Only online at www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.
Fees: $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident
No on-site registration is available for classes. Registration opens 2 weeks before and closes 24 hours before class. Please note that these classes are not included in Summit on the Park memberships, which are currently frozen. Sign up today!
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Golf Is In Full Swing At Pheasant Run Golf Club!The courses are in great shape for those who are ready to beat the heat in the early morning or bear the heat in the afternoon. So book your tee time before summer is over! Enj oy 9 or 18 holes at this scenic and challenging golf course, located at 46500 Summit Parkway. Visit the Pro Shop featuring a wide selection of top shelf merchandise including Adidas, AHEAD, Ashworth, Titleist, and more. After a day of golf, be sure to stop by The Fore Star Grille for a quick snack or delicious meal. The full-service bar and grill offers indoor dining, as well as an outdoor patio. If you need to work on your game, stop by the Range featuring a bentgrass teeing area that is 120-yards long. For more information, call the Pheasant Run Pro Shop at 734/397-6460 or visit www.golfprgc.org. |
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