The Settlement on Wilmington

Wilmington Island Farmers' Market News  This week at the WIFM September 21, 2013

Late breaking news!      Welcome new vendors:      Chocolate Lab - Scuba Steve's            Beads by Gina                Farm to Market to Table        Support local businesses      Keep the movement growing!  Farmers' Markets play a vital role in each and every community they serve. There are over 8,100 FM's in the US and that number will continue to grow as we eat healthier and make better food choices. We also support the movement of Buy Local, as this keeps the expenditures in our local economy. Small businesses are the largest growth sector in the national economy and supporting them, supports all of us. You are all doing a great job by coming to the WIFM. U.S. Farmers' Market are thriving!      WIFM Vendor of the Week:        Savannah River Farms    Pasture raised Beef, Pork, Poultry and Lamb Savannah River Farms is a family working farm, owned and operated by the Deen family. We strive to meet the demands of the growing number of consumers that care about the healthy benefits of hormone and antibiotic free meats. Located a few miles from the Savannah River in Newington,GA, we use only natural methods of raising our livestock to yield products not only superior in taste but in health benefits as well. The humane treatment of our animals and the sustainability of our farm are both top priorities of our farm. Stop by our booth and see our large variety of meats and poultry. Website    Get your WIFM Market Gear and wear it with pride all around town! NEW! Visors All WIFM merchandise is available at the information booth.   So what do all these signs mean? If you are new to farmers' markets, you will want to learn about the different certifications that our vendors post. This week: Certified Naturally Grown CNG farms don't use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or GMO seeds,  just like organic farms. Certified Naturally Grown is an independent program not affiliated with the NOP.(National Organic Program) Non-profit of the week: Senior Citizens, Inc Lauren Cruickshank Helping people age successfully! Website Facebook Special Events: Savannah iDoctor Savannah iDoctor is the area's original iDevice repair shop. We will answer questions, help with your device and have a special goody bag filled with iphone accessories and a gift certificate to giveaway. Website Facebook Music: Jamison Murphy A singer song writer in Savannah and on the Advisory Board of the Savannah Folk Music Society. He is also a winner of the Society's annual student song writing competition.   Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!