Cape Cod Foods / Artisan Food Products /Farms

09/16/2014

Cooking class at Highfield Hall with Gail Blakely culinary coordinator. Farm to table series: Vegetables with guest Lisa Foley of Spice Merchants in Mashpee ...

08/18/2014

TOMATO CONTEST - http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/
Massachusetts Tomato Contest Draws 135 Entries

Farmers from North Easton, Concord, Hardwick, Sharon and Pepperell take top honors at 30th annual event

BOSTON – Monday, August 18, 2014 – Massachusetts environmental officials joined tomato farmers from across the state at the Boston Public Market today for the 30th Annual Tomato Contest. A highlight of the summer harvest season, this year's contest drew 135 entries in categories including field tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom varieties and heaviest tomato.

“The Patrick Administration has helped the agriculture industry grow by investing millions into preserving farmland and teaching valuable business and technical skills to our farmers,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Undersecretary for Environment Martin Suuberg. “Today we celebrate the fresh produce that millions across the Commonwealth can enjoy, while at the same time support the farmers in their communities.”

Entries were judged by a panel of food writers, chefs, produce experts and state officials on flavor, firmness, exterior color and shape. Top prizes went to farmers from North Easton, Concord, Hardwick, Sharon and Pepperell. A full list of contest winters is attached.

“Today is a celebration of the harvest season and our dedicated farmers here in the Commonwealth," said Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Gregory Watson. “The tomatoes brought to Boston were the result of months of our growers’ hard work and care.”

Of the more than 7,700 farms in Massachusetts, 759 annually produce more than 8.5 million pounds of tomatoes on 685 acres with a value of approximately $17 million. The Patrick Administration is committed to growing the agriculture economy. More than $55 million has been invested in the APR program, resulting in the permanent protection of more than 180 farms and more than 10,000 acres. In addition, $7 million has been put towards farmer training, business development, on-farm energy efficiency and more. The Commonwealth has also launched one of the nation’s first state-funded urban farming initiatives, ranks fifth in the nation for direct market sales, hosts 134 farmers’ markets that accept SNAP and since 2007 has seen a 95 percent increase in Community Supported Agriculture and growth in agri-tourism sales of 127 percent.

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

08/15/2014

Thursdays and Saturdays from 9a to 1:30p BASS RIVER FARMERS' MARKET

08/13/2014

Things may move more slowly in August and immediate gardening tasks, like watering and weeding, may be all you think you really need to do. But smart gardeners know August isn't a stand down month.

08/13/2014

Food, Wine and Fun

08/13/2014

Fresh ingredients make for the most delectable caprese salad, which can be found at the Mid-Cape Farmers Market today until 6!

08/13/2014

There is nothing like starting the day with a fabulous cup o' joe.

Where is your favorite coffee shop on Cape Cod?

Write your responses in the comment section below and tell your friends to vote too! Look out for an upcoming Cape Cod Top 10 gallery!

Photo by Merrily Cassidy.

08/11/2014

CAPE COD is home to hundreds of "artisans" regional and local food products , lets' learn about them on this page SPONSORED BY:TASTE OF CAPE COD® COOKBOOK

08/03/2014

THIS WEEK IS: National Farmers Market Week (Aug 3-9, 2014) Shop your local farmers' market info @ : www.BuyFreshBuyLocalCapeCod.com

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07/22/2014

SANDWICH FARMERS' MARKET TUESDAY - VILLAGE GREEN till 1pm -

07/16/2014

RAIN or SHINE FARMERS' MARKET ARE OPEN THURSDAY:
FALMOUTH - HARWICH - BASS RIVER
for locations: www.capecodfoods.net

07/15/2014

LOVE LOCAL ARTISAN FOODS - created and prepared by LOCAL PEOPLE!!!

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