Posted on 26 March 2010.
David Ballard
MT. ULLA – David William Ballard, 50, an organic farmer whose New Moon Farm was a founding member of the Davidson Farmers Market, died March 24, 2010, after an 18-month battle with kidney cancer. Services are Saturday, in Mount Ulla. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 March 2010.
The Internal Revenue Service has approved Davidson Farmers Market’s application for non-profit status. Organizers say the move will improve its opportunities for grants and “add security” to its future. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 March 2010.
Davidson Farmers Market's winter tailgate market was packed Saturday, March 20, as warm weather brought a crowd. Tailgate markets continue in April; the weekly regular season markets resume May 1.
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Posted on 10 February 2010.
From left Tim Groody, Chad Hollingsworth and Mike LaVecchia plan to open Flatiron Kitchen & Tap House in the Stowe's Corner building. (David Boraks photo)
By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net
One of Charlotte’s top chefs and two business partners on Wednesday announced plans for a signature restaurant in the new Stowe’s Corner building downtown, to be called The Flatiron Kitchen + Tap House.
Tim Groody, the former executive chef at Sonoma and chef/owner of Pie Town, is joining forces with food industry veterans Michael LaVecchia and Chad Hollingsworth to develop the new eatery, which they say could be open by summer. Read the full story
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Posted on 25 January 2010.
Still-life with vegetables, found at Davidson Farmers Market Saturday, Jan. 23. Winter tailgate markets continue every other week. (Bob Maier photo)
See previous photos of the day, CLICK HERE> Have a photo to share? Read below about how to submit. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 January 2010.
Davidson Farmer’s Market hosts another in its biweekly series of winter tailgate markets Saturday morning in the parking lot next to Town Hall, off Jackson Street. The market has been extended by an hour, running from 9 a.m. to noon. Meanwhile, market organizers are seeking public input through an online survey. Read the full story
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Posted on 17 December 2009.
Updated Friday, 1 p.m.
Davidson Farmer’s Market hosts another pre-holiday market this Saturday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to noon, off Main Street in the area next to Town Hall. The farmers and vendors will have seasonal produce – including carrots, greens sweet potatoes and winter squash, as well as dairy, meats, and baked goods for your holiday feast.
The market will be open, regardless of the weather. “Yes we’ll be there come rain, sleet or snow. This is a group of farmers, after all,” the market said in an email to customers.
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Posted on 03 December 2009.
The Davidson Farmer’s Market will be open this Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, offering a variety of meats, cheeses, baked goods and seasonal produce, including arugula, beets, carrots, lettuces, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, turnips and winter squash. The market will also be open on Saturday, Dec. 19, for pre-holiday shopping, from 9 am– noon. Read the full story
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