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The Perfect Labor Day Potato Salad

8/26/2019

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Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by the stress of hosting a backyard BBQ. Mean Girls jokes aside, Labor Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect Summer Potato Salad that is sure to take the stress off of impressing your guests this holiday!

Hosting a holiday can be a touch overwhelming, especially one that marks the official transition between Summer and Fall. For many, Labor Day weekend is the final Summer Sizzler of the season! Talk about pressure.

​This year let the Watertown Farm and Craft Market inspire you to take your shindig’s menu from tired and drab to unforgettable and fab! To help, we asked our friend Megan Putney, of Minding My Soul, for her thoughts.
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Megan is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and avid market goer. She is focused on empowering others to cultivate mind-body wellness from a place of compassion, love, sustainability and intentionality.  She often shops at our market where she can support local businesses and buy locally sourced eggs, meats, and produce.
So, when we asked Megan for her help, it wasn’t difficult for her to find inspiration at the market. She provided us with a fun twist on a summer classic: Summer Potato and Snap Pea Salad.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
1 lb red potatoes*
1 cup snap peas, sliced*
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced*
1/4 cup sliced scallions, chopped*
2 tbsp brown spicy mustard
2 tbsp mayo*
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt (more to taste)
1 tsp black pepper (more to taste)

*These items were all purchased at the market! Click here to learn more about our vendors.
Place washed potatoes into a large pot and add water until potatoes are covered by at least an inch.
 
Add 1 tbsp sea salt and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer the potatoes for 25-35 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the water from the potatoes and let them cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting them into quarters.

Let them continue cooling, option to place them in the fridge to speed up the process.

Once the potatoes are close to room temperature, combine them in a bowl with the sliced snap peas, celery, and scallions.

In a bowl, combine the mayo, mustard, olive oil and spices, stirring until uniform.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and veggies and stir well to evenly coat.

Serve immediately or chill in the fridge.
 
Psst, use vegan mayo to make this vegan friendly!
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Well there you have it, market goers! We hope Megan's recipe helps instill some market inspiration in you for your Labor Day BBQ plans. Until then, we'll see you at the market!
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National Farmers Market Week

8/5/2019

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It's the first full week in August and that means it is National Farmers Market Week!  We are excited to celebrate our own Watertown Farm & Craft Market as well as the other markets across the nation.  This week is dedicated to highlighting farmers markets and the impact they have on their local communities across the United States of America.  Each year we bring dozens of talented vendors together every Wednesday, for the benefit of our small businesses, local economy, and community.
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Fostering Entrepreneurship

Farmers markets across the country foster entrepreneurship, serving as incubators for small and independent businesses. For over forty years, we have served as a connection between rural and urban environments and have provided opportunity for product sales.  When food is produced, processed, distributed, and sold locally, it has a strong impact. Not only does our market foster entrepreneurship, it leads to economic development.
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Pictured above are the co-owners of Great Northern Slime Factory.

Stimulate Growth in Communities

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Markets can stimulate economic growth in local communities.  According to the Farmers Market Coalition, Growers selling locally create more jobs than those not selling locally. Plus, locally owned retailers, such as farmers markets, return more than three times as much of their sales to the local economy compared to chain competitors!

Markets Support Healthy Communities

Farmers markets support healthy communities. Since 1977, our market has become a hub for community in the Greater Watertown region.  Each year we directly connect farmers and crafters, as well as advocates of local non-profits, to market goers.  The Watertown Farm & Craft Market contributes to the North Country by providing a social environment that brings families, friends, and professionals to downtown Watertown every week.  Food trucks, live music, art, locally made products, and fresh produce all promote a friendly community-oriented atmosphere where market goers can enjoy what downtown Watertown has to offer.

Thank you!

We are thankful for our presenting market sponsor, Watertown Savings Bank, our presenting music sponsor, MVP Health Care®, and our supporting music sponsors, Foy Benefits, ABC50, and Rockin’ It for Bill, for their generous support of our market this season.
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Meet the Market Manager

6/28/2019

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Meet Kayla Perry! She is the Director of Events at the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce and our Market Coordinator.  This talented young woman is responsible for delivering dozens of events throughout the year.  In addition to organizing and implementing networking opportunities, award presentations, and the Jefferson Leadership Institute, Kayla oversees your favorite seasonal market in the North Country. 
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Last year Kayla helped to implement a lot of positive changes at our market.  Only a few months into her new role as the Director of Events, Kayla helped to completely re-brand the market.  Together our team created a new logo, launched a new website, started an Instagram account, expanded the market down Sterling Street, and more!
This talented young woman is the driving force ​behind the growth of our market. Her bright smile can easily be found every Wednesday in the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce info tent.  Just look for the sidewalk chalk in front of the Dulles State Office Building!
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2019 SEASON APPS NOW OPEN

3/4/2019

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Building Connections

Our Watertown Farm and Craft Market is getting ready for another incredible season of bringing together our community in downtown Watertown, NY!  Since 1977, our market has become a hub for community.  We will bring dozens of talented vendors together every Wednesday from May 22nd - October 2nd, 2019, for the benefit of our local economy, food system, and community.  For over forty years, we have been connecting rule to urban and providing an opportunity for product sales. We truly believe that food that is produced, processed, distributed, and sold locally, has a strong impact.  This process leads to economic development that can yield job creation.
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A HUB FOR COMMUNITY

Each year, the Watertown Farm & Craft Market directly connects farmers and crafters to market-goers.  Beyond business benefits, our market contributes to the North Country by providing a social environment that brings families, friends, and professionals to downtown Watertown every week.  Food trucks, live music, art, locally made products and fresh produce all attract market-goers to come out to shop local, eat local, and enjoy what downtown. Watertown has to offer.
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Reflecting On Change

Last year our market saw a lot of positive change! We developed a new look, launched a new website, physically expanded the market, and so much more.  When we look back at the 2018 Season, we can't help but reflect on the growth we have recently experienced.  After witnessing the impact of these new changes, we couldn't be more excited to see what the 2019 Season has in store!
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Looking Ahead

For over forty years, our market has been a destination for families, friends, and professionals to come out to shop local, eat local, and enjoy downtown Watertown.  We provide the opportunity for farmers and crafters, non-profit organizations, and even musicians, to connect directly with thousands of market-goers each year.  As vendors begin to submit their applications and we near Opening Day of the 2019 Season, we are eager for the start of our 42nd Season of the Watertown Farm and Craft Market.
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2018 Vendor of The Year

2/27/2019

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Hey market-goers! Have you heard the buzz? Each year we give recognition to a vendor of the Watertown Farm & Craft Market at the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business of the Year Award Luncheon.  It is a prestigious recognition that identifies a vendor who has a creative display, a high level of engagement with their customers, and who has shown commitment to the market and to market goers. 
We are excited to announce that the 2018 Watertown Farm and Craft Vendor of the Year is Bender Busy Bee Honey!
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Bender Busy Bee Honey has a variety of honey made products to choose from! Owners, Duane & Linda Bender, strive to provide pure, unfiltered, raw Honey, Beeswax Candles, Creamed Honey and Honeycomb.
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The couple began their journey in 2012 when they started a Bee Farm.  They produce Honey from Bees that have been raised with no outside chemicals being added to the hives.  Since then, they have expanded their product line to provide Creamed Honey, Creamed Honey with Cinnamon, Beeswax Candles, Honeycomb and Propolis, Lip Balms in 15 different flavors and skin salve and soaps!
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Duane and Linda Bender intentionally greet every customer with a smile and a warm hello.  They arrange their display to maintain a fresh and airy look to their booth.  Their community involvement extends beyond the Watertown Farm & Craft Market by putting on demonstrations at the Watertown Garden Club, and explaining Bee Keeping.  This dynamic duo provides quality product that can be found at the Watertown Farm and Craft Market as well as the Mustard Seed Organic Store and Jefferson Bulk Cheese Store.  
We are fortunate to have such dedicated and talented vendors at our market.  Duane and Linda Bender are excellent additions to the Watertown Farm & Craft Market.  Their business, Bender Busy Bee Honey, has a fresh and creative display, a high level of engagement with their customers, and has shown commitment to the market and to market goers over the years.  They are undoubtedly worthy of this prestigious recognition!

Pictured below is the 2017 Watertown Farm and Craft Vendor of the Year, Simmons Farm, accepting their award at the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business of the Year Award Luncheon.
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Mornings at the Market

7/16/2018

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But first, Coffee.

Not everyone is a morning person, so we recommend starting your Wednesday with a sample (or two) of Tug Hill Artisan Roasters coffee blends.
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Like, a lot of coffee.

Need more than a sample to jump start your day?  Don't worry we've got you covered.  You can get a full cup of fresh Joe at Lamont's Food Fair or at the Cowgirl Cafe.
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Rise and shine and Eat up!

​Breakfast is commonly thought of as the most important meal of the day!  So, eat up and start your day off the right way by fueling your body with one of the many breakfast options available at our market on your way into the office.  We open at 6:30 AM every Wednesday so there is plenty of time to mosey around the market, grab some coffee, and have a tasty meal.
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Watertown City Councilman Horbacz and Intrepid Broadcasting, Inc. General Manager Tim Sweeney enjoying breakfast at the market.
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A tasty regular from Lamont's Food Fair.
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Breakfast Burrito from The Press
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An occasional breakfast option from Rockin Robin.

Up and At 'em

Now that you've had your caffeine quota for the AM and you've taken the time to fuel your body with lots of breakfast deliciousness, you might just have a few moments to spare before heading into work for the day. Use the time to get ahead start on all the fun shopping at our market! 

For a complete list of our vendors click here.
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More than aN errand

5/31/2018

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It starts with a Mission

We could think of a million reasons why someone would go to their local farmers market - easily!  There's a variety of delicious produce, local beverages, unique crafts, live music, and so much more.  Beyond that though, farmers markets strengthens community.

At the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to promote and support business and industry, to enhance the community in which we live, work, and do business.  The Watertown Farm & Craft Market plays a significant role in just that!
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Benefiting Business

Markets across the country have become a key component to our nation's economy, food system, and community.  Our market promotes and supports local business.  For over forty years, we have been connecting rural to urban and providing an opportunity for product sales.  And when food is produced, processed, distributed, and sold locally, well the result is pretty great. This process  leads to economic development and often yields job creation.  But beyond the economic and business benefits, markets contribute to the surrounding community by providing a social event.
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Neighbor to Neighbor

The Watertown Farm & Craft Market directly connects farmers & crafters to consumers while providing a place for neighbor to meet neighbor.   Features such as food trucks, live music, and art, all contribute to the atmosphere of our market.  Every Wednesday, families, friends, and professionals come out to shop local, eat local, and enjoy downtown Watertown.

​​The benefits of having a farmers market are felt throughout our community.  The Watertown Farm & Craft Market truly helps to enhance the community in which we live, work, and do business.  So next time you're thinking of picking up some fresh veggies or shopping for some new accessories, bring a friend or a coworker and enjoy the market!
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Opening Day

5/23/2018

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It's Market Season.

What a blast! Today was the first market of the 2018 Watertown Farm & Craft Market season.  Hosted by the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce and presented by Watertown Savings Bank, our market has been around since 1977 and takes place in historic downtown Watertown, New York.  We've sure grown a lot since then! This morning we welcomed ten new vendors (click here to see a full list of vendors). 

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Alert! No Traffic ahead

We've expanded! Today was out first day on Sterling Street. Not only has this expansion allowed us to grow, it has already enhanced the Watertown Farm & Craft Market by creating an energetic and safe atmosphere for our market goers!  Sterling Street will be closed to traffic during the hours of the market throughout the season, but don't worry, alternative routes will be marketed.
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The Improvements Keep on coming

Opening day, new vendors, and a market expansion! How could it get better than this?!  Aren't you in for a treat... In addition to all the new and amazing news we've shared so far, we also have a new look! Our team at the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work putting together a new look, a new website, and a new Market Map, AND expanding our reach on social media.  

WE're off to a great Start

Overall, opening day was a HUGE success! We hope to see you again next week.
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