1. SMU Wellpower Paige Shouse, ACSM-HFS, CWPC September 18 th, 2013

2. Objectives Discuss benefits of shopping at the farmer’s markets Review terminology found at the farmer’s market Identify and discuss farmer’s markets in the DFW area Try some delicious farmer’s market food!

3. Why shop at the farmer’s market?

4. You can stock up on nutritious, whole, non- processed foods You support local farmers You know where your food comes from You enjoy a variety of tastier (and sometimes more nutritious) food You help protect the environment & promote humane treatment of animals

5. Why shop at the farmer’s market? You can stock up on nutritious, whole, non- processed foods. Pros and Cons of main stream food retailers Supermarket Secrets from Michael Pollan Tips for “the middle”

6. Why shop at the farmer’s market? You support local farmers. You support a diminishing breed of people – small/family farmers You know where your money goes God Made a Farmer “Real food comes from a farm, not a factory.”

7. Why shop at the farmer’s market? You know where your food comes from. You have the right to know where your food comes from and what it is made up of You are able to better protect yourself from foodborne illnesses You know how your food was grown and transported to get to your shopping bag

8. Why shop at the farmer’s market? You enjoy a variety of fresher (and sometimes more nutritious) food You get fresher (which means tastier) foods You don’t have to worry about “shelf life” You get to experiment with foods you may not normally buy You receive great customer service! Vegetable Nutrition Database Fruit Nutrition Database

9. Why shop at the farmer’s market? You help protect the environment & promote humane treatment of animals You don’t support commercial farming practices that could be harmful to our environment and ourselves You have the reassurance of knowing the animals were raised by more humane methods

10. Organic vs. Conventional Produce Tour Organic What is organic? How do I know it is organic? Why buy organic?

11. What to Buy Organic o peaches o apples o sweet bell peppers o celery o nectarines o strawberries o summer squash o grapes o spinach o kale& collard greens o potatoes o cucumbers o tomatoes o hot peppers o onions o avocados o sweet corn o pineapples o mango o sweet peas o asparagus o kiwi fruit o cabbage o eggplant o cantaloupe o grapefruit o papaya o mushrooms o sweet potatoes Dirty Dozen+ Clean Fifteen

12. Organic vs. Local Organic – refers to HOW it is grown – Free of synthetic chemicals – Farmers use insects, crop rotation and other natural means to control pests – No antibiotics or hormones – Workers aren’t exposed to potentially dangerous level of chemicals Local – refers to WHERE it was grown – Reach the market faster – Fresher – Lower carbon foot print – Supports local farmers and the local economy – Animal treatment methods are more transparent Bottom Line – it is better to eat produce (conventional, organic, local) of any kind rather than eat no produce at all!

13. Other Farmer’s Market Terms Organic beef and poultry: Must be raised organically on certified organic pastures Must be fed certified organic feed for their entire lives No drugs, antibiotics or growth hormones are allowed* Must have year-round outdoor access The animals’ organic feed cannot contain animal by-products, antibiotics or genetically engineered grains and cannot be grown using persistent pesticides or chemical fertilizers. *Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in raising pork and poultry.

14. Other Farmer’s Market Terms Organic milk: Must have year-round access to the outdoors and access to the pasture during grazing season A certain amount of their pasture intake must come from a pasture that was untreated by synthetic herbicides and pesticides Must have been fed an exclusive organic diet Cannot be treated with synthetic hormones Cannot be given antibiotics

15. Other Farmer’s Market Terms Organic eggs: Poultry are fed organic feed Laying hens must have access to the outdoors Laying hens cannot be raised in cages Egg producers cannot use antibiotics except during infectious outbreaks No forced molting is allowed Must maintain basic animal welfare standards

16. Options in our area Markets in the Dallas area: Dallas Farmer’s Market White Rock Local Market Green Grocer Dallas Bolsa Mercado Urban Acres Celebration Farmer’s Market St. Michael’s Farmer’s Market http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food/headline s/20120504-map-find-farmers-markets-around- dallas.ece

17. Options in our area Dallas Farmers Market Address: 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas, Texas Open: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; closed only Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. More info: 214-670-5880 dallasfarmersmarket.org. Facebook: Dallas Farmers Market.

18. Options in our area White Rock Local Market Address: 702 N. Buckner, at Northcliff, Dallas, Texas (second and fourth Saturdays); and Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas (first and third Saturdays) Open: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, alternating locations, March 2 through Dec. 14. More info: 214-319-7768 whiterocklocalmarket.org. Facebook: White Rock Local Market.

19. Options in our area Green Grocer Dallas Address: 3614 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas Open: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily More info: 214-643-6209 greengrocerdallas.com. Facebook: Green Grocer

20. Options in our area Artizone http://vimeo.com/55497887 http://www.artizone.com/Dallas

21. Options in our area Bolsa Mercado Address: 634 W. Davis, west of Llewellyn, Dallas, Texas Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. More info: 214-942-0451 bolsadallas.com/bolsa-mercado. Facebook: Bolsa Mercado.

22. Options in our area Urban Acres Address: 1301 W. Davis, at Clifton, Dallas, Texas Open: M-R, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. More info: 469-248-2270 blog.urbanacresmarket.com. Facebook: Urban Acres.

23. Options in our area Celebration Farmers Market Address: 4515 W. Lovers, at Bristol, Dallas, Texas Open: 8 a.m. to noon, May 11 through approximately Oct. 26, possibly with Thanksgiving and Christmas markets to follow. More info: 214-352-0031 celebrationrestaurant.com (choose “market”).

24. Options in our area Saint Michael's Farmers Market Address: 8100 Douglas Ave., Dallas, Texas Open: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27-early fall. More info: 214-384-4047 saintmichaelsmarket.com. Facebook: Saint Michael's Farmers Market

25. Recipes Heart Healthy Recipes from the Farmer’s Market: http://www.bhg.com/recipes/seasonal/heart-healthy-recipes-from-the- farmers-market/ http://www.bhg.com/recipes/seasonal/heart-healthy-recipes-from-the- farmers-market/ Fall Farmer’s Market recipes: http://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/recipes?getSeason=Fall http://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/recipes?getSeason=Fall 24 Fall Farmer’s Market recipes (Southern Living): http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/fall-farmers-market- produce-recipes-00417000074081/ http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/fall-farmers-market- produce-recipes-00417000074081/ Roasted Fall Tomatoes and Chicken: http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine- headlines/20130910-fall-farmers-market-roasted-fall-tomatoes-and- chicken.ece http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine- headlines/20130910-fall-farmers-market-roasted-fall-tomatoes-and- chicken.ece

26. Additional Resources http://www.pickyourown.org http://farmersmarketcoalition.org http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/ http://www.ediblecommunities.com/dallasfortworth/farmers- markets/farmers-markets.htm http://www.localharvest.org/

27. Taste Testing! Questions? Email me: paige.shouse@baylorhealth.edupaige.shouse@baylorhealth.edu