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Good morning and happy Monday!

This Saturday is Kids Day at the Farmers Market! Kids Day to Go Kits are now available to order! If you registered for POP Club last month all you need to do is order a FREE To Go Kit for your children. If this is your first month to participate please register your kiddos here: https://tinyurl.com/ssfmpopclub
You only have to complete one form for all your kiddos!

Thank you to our sponsors Grand Savings Bank, Sager Creek Pediatrics and Family Care, and Walmart Siloam Springs for making our Kids Days and POP Club possible!

As the weather has become warmer we would like to remind everyone that produce is affected by the heat. Please make sure when you pick up your order to take it right home so it can be stored in proper temps. If it sits in the car for any amount of time the heat will decrease it’s freshness and longevity. Here are some tips for washing/storing fruit and produce:

Lettuce or greens should be rinsed or soaked in cold water to help them crisp up. Use a large clean bowl or clean/disinfect your kitchen sink and fill with cold water. Add the lettuce/greens to the water and allow to them to refresh and become crisp again. Most of the garden soil should fall to the bottom of bowl or sink. Rinse off any remaining soil and spin dry or lay on towels or paper towels to dry before storing in refrigerator.

Root vegetables: Trim tops from all veggies and set aside. Soak them in water and use a veggie brush to scrub off any soil. Allow them to dry before storing. Root greens are edible. You can use carrot tops to make pesto, or add beet or radish greens to salads. Using every part of your food is not only healthy but it’s also a no waste approach that helps you get more for your money.

Please wash blueberries only when you’re ready to eat them. You can safely store them in the fridge in the container they come in when purchased. To freeze blueberries, lay them on a cookie sheet and freeze individually, then put them in a freezer bag. This will keep them from sticking together and allow you to only pour what you need out of the bag.

Stawberries:
Step 1: Mix one part vinegar with 10 parts water.
Step 2: Soak your strawberries for 2 Minutes.
Step 3: Drain the strawberries.
Step 4: Set them out to dry for about 20 minutes (I put them on paper towels)
Step 5: Put them back in a container and store in refrigerator.

Enjoy shopping this week and see you Saturday!