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The USDA Farmers Market Newsletter
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4-H Day
USDA is excited to welcome 4-H to this week's Farmers Market. 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, Health) is America's largest youth development organization and provides a focus on STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement. 4-H programs are available in every county and parish in the United States through partnerships with more than 100 public universities. 4-H is able to make these nation-wide connections through the cooperative extension system at USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 4-H's work is especially felt within USDA's Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) as our very own Under Secretary, Jenny Lester Moffitt, is a 4-H alum, parent, and volunteer.
This week's USDA Farmers Market will feature 4-H representatives from:
- National 4-H Council
- Virginia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors
- The Montgomery County 4-H Seed & Harvest Club, University of Maryland Extension
- Maryland 4-H Office, University of Maryland Extension
- Center for Urban Agriculture & Gardening Education, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), University of the District of Columbia
- Division of Youth and 4-H within the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community at USDA-NIFA
So come visit the market this Friday to learn more about 4-H and its work to empower nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. #Opportunity4All
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Photo of person holding cranberries.
Featured produce: Cranberries
VegU is the market's fruit and vegetable education program that teaches shoppers how to grow, pick, prepare, and store different fruits and vegetables.
Did you know Cranberries are grown across the United States with Wisconsin being the largest producer? Other leading production states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Join VegU at the VegU tent for a 10-minute class from 11:30 a.m. through 1 p.m., to learn fun and easy ways to enjoy this week's featured produce, cranberries. VegU is also excited to be joined this week by members of US Cranberries.
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What's new?
The Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) promotes the worldwide use and consumption of US-grown cranberries. The CMC was established as a Federal Marketing Order in 1962 to ensure a stable, orderly supply of good quality product.
Committee leadership consists of 13 grower members, and 9 grower alternate members nominated by the committee and appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture for two-year terms.
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Marvillous Beats
Marvill "Marvillous Beats" Lee Martin is a violinist, music producer, and audio engineer. Raised in a Jamaican family with five siblings in New Rochelle, NY, he began playing violin at eight years old and producing hip-hop instrumentals at sixteen. Despite finishing college with an architecture degree in 2017, Marvill is no stranger to the music industry.
Marvillous Beats has performed at numerous venues throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia and as entertainment for weddings, grand openings, concerts, engagements, birthdays, and corporate events. The vibe of the Marvillous Beats sound is a unique mix of original classical music and Hip-Hop.
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Family Friendly Fun
The Produce Pals tent will feature a variety of cranberry themed activities. Kids will explore cranberries through a word search, mad lib, and coloring activity.
After enjoying the arts and crafts, be sure to stop by the child size farmers market stand to pretend to buy and sell produce. Before you go don't forget to check out our games to win produce themed prizes!
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Upcoming Events
October 14th - Pears: Visit VegU next week to learn all about another fall harvest treat, pears!
October 21st - Brussels Sprouts: VegU will be featuring brussels sprouts, so come by to learn about this healthy and delicious meal time all star.
October 28th - Harvest Festival & Pumpkins: Don't miss the final market of the season as USDA closes out the year with a harvest festival and VegU features pumpkins, the ultimate Halloween and Thanksgiving staple.
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