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Buying local in winter: Here's where to find homegrown foods
Originally Posted Online: Nov. 03, 2009, 4:47 pm
Last Updated: Nov. 03, 2009, 9:26 pm
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By Brandy Welvaert, bwelvaert@qconline.com
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Just because the weather has turned colder, it doesn't mean that farmers' markets in the region have settled down for a long winter's nap. You can find locally grown vegetables, meats and poultry, cheese, wine and more at upcoming markets. Here's where to go in the Quad-Cities ... and beyond: -- Bettendorf: The Mississippi Valley Growers Association (MVGA) will host a farmers' market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 19, at Isle of Capri Casino, 1777 Isle Parkway. The market will have a small selection of fall produce, pet treats, jams, pies and other baked goods, and locally-made gifts for holiday giving. For information about MVGA, visit mvgrowers.com. -- Davenport: The FreightHouse Farmers' Market is offered year-round indoors at 421 W. River Drive. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The market provides produce, baked goods, poultry, meats, cheese, wine, eggs, honey, canned goods, candies, dried flowers, jewelry, soaps and pet treats. For information, visit www.freighthousefarmersmarket.com. -- Sterling, Ill.: The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, year-round, at the Twin City Produce Building, 2nd Street and Avenue A. The market has a commercial kitchen and serves food every weekend, incorporating local ingredients when possible, says Ed Cox, president of Sterling Main Street, which runs the market. The market offers produce, bison, grass-fed beef, pork, poultry, cheeses from Wisconsin, fresh apple cider, honey, baked goods and organic seasonings. For information, visit tcmarket.org, call (815) 626-8610 or e-mail info@tcmarket.org. --Iowa City: Special holiday farmers' markets will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. Admission is free. The special events will offer not only food, but also handmade gift items. Foods will include produce, poultry, baked goods, spices, sauces, candy, coffee, jams and jellies. Also for sale will be candles, pet treats and toys, jewelry, greeting cards, wood crafts, and embroidered and tie-dyed clothings, blankets and rugs. For information, call the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, (319) 356-5100. -- Dubuque, Iowa: A winter farmers' market will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Nov. 7 through April 24, at the Colts Drum &Bugle Corps Building, 1101 Central Ave. Breakfast will be served every week, with live music. The varied selection of local foods at the market includes homemade potato chips, pasta, baked goods, grape juice, produce, canned goods, poultry, meats, chevon (goat meat), nuts, seeds, organic seasonings, honey, butter, hydroponic greens and soup mixes. Other items for sale include soaps, honey, pet treats and wreaths. For details, call Four Mounds Foundation, (563) 557-7292. 
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