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The Cane River Green Market and Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) announced plans to host a “Growing a Spring Vegetable Garden” lunch and learn on Wednesday, March 27th.

The Lunch and Learn event will be held from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. at the Natchitoches Arts Center located at 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, La. 71457. Participants will learn best practices on preparation and maintenance of spring gardens, as well as recommended vegetable varieties for planting. The lunch and learn is free and open to all members of the greater Natchitoches region.

The lunch and learn will be presented by Kathryn “Kiki” Fontenot, the LSU AgCenter’s state extension vegetable specialist for home, school, and community gardens. A native of Ft. Worth, Texas, she received her PhD in horticulture from Louisiana State University.

Advance registration for the lunch and learn is required since space is limited. Interested individuals need to RSVP to (318) 352-2746 (CRGM) or greenmarket@natchitochesla.gov. Free lunch will be provided to registered participants.

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About the Cane River Green Market The Cane River Green Market is Natchitoches’ only local farmers market featuring a variety of locally-grown produce; value-added products such as eggs, breads, milk, wines, jams and jellies; and handmade crafts to include jewelry, artwork, and woodcarvings. Located on the downtown riverbank, the Market will be open every Saturday from April 27 – July 27 and select dates in the fall from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. A lively, family-friendly atmosphere is created through live music, kids’ activities, educational programming, and special events throughout the season. For more information on the Green Market or to become a vendor, visit www.canerivergreenmarket.com or call (318) 352-CRGM. 

About the LSU AgCenter

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, known as the LSU AgCenter, is one of 11 institutions within the Louisiana State University System. The LSU AgCenter’s mission is to provide the people of Louisiana with research-based educational information that will improve their lives and economic well-being. The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The LSU AgCenter plays an integral role in supporting agricultural industries, enhancing the environment, and improving the quality of life through its 4-H youth, family and consumer sciences, and community development programs.

The Cane River Green Market will open its 2013 season on Saturday, April 27th.  Natchitoches' local green market will take place every Saturday until July 27th from 8 a.m. til noon on the downtown riverbank in the Natchitoches Historic District.

As always, customers can choose from a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from Green Market produce vendors.  Customers can also enjoy a selection of value-added products including farm fresh eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, fresh flowers, and much more.  Hand-crafted items are also available including jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other items.

Vendor applications will be accepted until March 29, 2013.  Vendors must be approved before selling items at the market. Applications can be downloaded from the vendor tab of the website.

For more information about the Cane River Green Market, call our office at 318-352-CRGM (2746).

The Cane River Green Market opens its fall 2012 season on Saturday, October 13 with an exciting array of activities to include a free Zumba class, an animal adoption day with Natchitoches Hope for Paws, a fall scene for pictures, and live musical entertainment by The Goodlowe Brothers.  Natchitoches' local farmer's market will take place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon on the downtown riverbank in the Natchitoches Historic District through November 3.

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness workout and the free classes will be offered every Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The classes will be instructed by Kimberly Davis who regularly teaches Zumba at Northwestern State University's Wellness, Recreation, and Activity Center.  Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring water and a towel.  Incorporation of the Zumba classes into the fall markets is made possible by a health and wellness grant from the Foundation for the Mid South.

As always, customers can choose from a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from Green Market produce vendors.  Customers can also enjoy a selection of value-added products including farm fresh eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, fresh flowers, and much more.  Hand-crafted items are also available including jewelry, woodwork, stained glass and other items.

WIC and Senior vouchers issued over the summer can still be redeemed at the fall markets for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  Senior voucher recipients can also use their vouchers to purchase locally grown honey.

Applications to be a Green Market vendor are still welcome.  To learn more about these special programs or how to become a vendor, please call the market office at (318)352-2746 (CRGM).  

The Cane River Green Market will offer a free Zumba class at its fall 2012 markets.  Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness workout and the classes will be offered every Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  

The classes will be instructed by Kimberly Davis who regularly teaches Zumba at Northwestern State University's Wellness, Recreation, and Activity Center.  Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring water and a towel.  Incorporation of the Zumba clases into the fall markets is made possible by a health and wellness grant from the Foundation for the Mid South.

The Fall 2012 Cane River Green Market season will be held every Saturday from October 13 to November 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Besides fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables and plants, customers can choose from a selection of “value-added products” including farm fresh eggs, homemade breads, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, candy and much more.

Crafters sell their hand-made items every Saturday during the season. The market will feature one of a kind items such as woodwork, art, jewelry, stained glass, soaps, bird houses and more.

Live entertainment can be enjoyed every Saturday on the scenic bank of beautiful Cane River Lake. Children's activities and special programming such as educational speakers, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered at each market. All activities of the Green Market are free to the public. Pets are welcome and the Cane River Green Market as long as they are kept on a leash and monitored by an adult.

A free Zumba class will be offered each Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. This class is taught by Kimberly Davis and is made possible by a health and wellness grant from the Foundation for the Mid South.

Remember, buy fresh and buy local.