- Christine Hawks, Market Manager
Tomorrow at the Worthington Farmers Market
Fresh Picks from our Veggie Spy
Radishes are Back!

It's been a while, but radishes have made a return to the winter Market! Everyone is familiar with this root vegetable that was originally domesticated in Asia. Radishes are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. In fact, just one cup of sliced radishes has 22% of the required daily vitamin C intake. Radishes are also used as a remedy for stomach and intestinal disorders, fever, colds and coughs. And, radishes have just 1 calorie each - so eat up!
Many varieties of radish grow incredibly fast; some mature in under 25 days. Gardeners have over 20 varieties of radishes to choose from, including the Sakurajima Giant Radish which grows up to 15 pounds! Less freakish radishes can be found at Franklinton Farms.
The Versatile Vegan loves the spicy zing of radishes and how they pair well with so many other foods. First, if you are under the misconception that you don't like radishes, try roasting them with this recipe: https://www.rachelcooks.com/2014/03/23/how-to-roast-radishes/ and you'll be converted! And for a colorful radish option, try this Hot Pink Coconut Radish Slaw: https://cookieandkate.com/coconut-slaw-recipe/
The following producers expect to have fresh produce this week:
Blue Owl Emporium (mushrooms)
Franklinton Farms
Gillogly Orchard
Jorgensen Farms
Rock Dove Farm
Tiger Mushroom Farms
Toad Hill Farm
This week's fresh finds revealed:
- Apples - 6 varieties
- Microgreens
- Cress
- Greens, assorted varieties
- Leaf and Head Lettuce, assorted varieties
- Kale
- Sunchokes
- Horseradish
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Arugula
- Sorrel
- Squash - Winter varieties
- Garlic
- Herbs: Sage, cilantro, oregano and parsley
- Mushrooms: Dried shiitakes, French shiitakes, yellow oyster, gray oyster
What will YOU discover at the Worthington Farmers Market this week?!
#getfreshwithus #weproduce #worthingtonfarmersmarket #inworthington
A Fond Farewell to Up the Lane Farm

After 17 years of bringing their grass-fed beef, engaging conversation and smiles to the Worthington Farmers Market, we are bidding a fond farewell to John and Marie Wiley of Up the Lane Farm. As many of you know, John is an author, so I requested that he pen a farewell note as only John can.
John and Marie Wiley of Up the Lane Farm are retiring as a vendor at the Worthington Farmers Market. Their last market will be February 29, 2020.

They have been selling 100% grass-fed beef to Worthington customers since 2003. They have sold some homemade jams and breads along the way. Some hand-dyed scarves and t-shirts. Some funny looking succulents. And one debut novel: a bovine tale.
Worthington is the only farmers market in which they participate. They have been members of the advisory board and, before that, were acting managers of the market for one season. They have volunteered, too. And, they hosted the inaugural potluck farm visit for volunteers on their Johnstown farm.
They will keep turning up at The Market, as customers and as volunteers, because they love the Market (and cannot otherwise find the numerous goodies they have come to crave).
John estimates Up the Lane has sold 100,000 pounds of ground beef since joining the Market. No wonder he and Marie are tired! It has been their great honor to have and hold the trust of customers buying food to feed their families. The connection between farm and consumer is a special bond, and, at the Worthington Farmers Market, a delightful one.
The Wileys are grateful for the convivial support they have been given through the years. Stop by the their booth this Saturday or next to say, "Hello"!
From all of us the Worthington Farmers Market, THANK YOU, John and Marie!!! We can't wait to read about your next adventure!
Beginning with the March 7th Market, we welcome cattle farmers, Dustin and Erin Bender from C.A.B.B Farms. If you attended the Market last week, you may have met Dustin and Erin, tried some of their samples or purchased some of their grass-fed beef during their preview day at the Worthington Farmers Market. C.A.B.B. Farms raises Angus and American Aberdeen grass-fed and finished cattle on their 68-acre farm in Lexington, Ohio. They raise their cattle to be 100% grass-fed and finished. Their animals intensively graze on grasses and forages and are fed hay and minerals throughout the winter months.
Save the Date
Saturday, February 29 from 9am-12pm - Green Team at the Worthington Farmers Market Get inspired by the sustainably focused Green Team, a grassroots, volunteer committee of The Worthington Partnership! They'll host a booth at next Saturday's Farmers Market with environmental education activities for kids!
Saturday, March 7 - Walk with a Doc and Healthy Habits with Dr. Jen Hetrick at the

Worthington Farmers Market Walk with a Doc returns at the March 7th Market. Free and all ages and abilities-friendly! No sign-up needed. Walk With A Doc is a national, grassroots, non-profit organization with the goal of establishing a healthy lifestyle through movement. Join Worthington family medicine doc, Dr. Jen Hetrick, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month for conversation, camaraderie and positive change! Meet at 8am, inside The Shops at Worthington Place, near Panera.
And, then, visit Dr. Jen during the Market on March 7 at her Healthy Habits booth where she collaborates with our own Veggie Spy to highlight fresh and in-season produce and its impact on supporting your healthy lifestyle.

Tuesday, March 24 - 3rd Annual Slice of Worthington - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Shops at Worthington Place
At Slice of Worthington, you'll get to taste pies from area pizza shops and vote for your favorite. Even better: 100% of proceeds from your tickets will help feed kids in Worthington. The Old Worthington Partnership is teaming up with Sacred Space Church to promote feedworthingtonkids.org, a program providing weekend meals to food-insecure kids through the Family Mentor Foundation. Your registration will get you samples from each of the pizza restaurants, a water and one vote for the best pizza award. We will also have music by Matt Steidle, activities for the kiddos, and a bake sale! Beer will be provided for sale from Zaftig Brewing Co.
Tickets on sale now at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU1MzM=?fbclid=IwAR1ng7qv9965CIEjtJon8vsej7kWbJ5jpvhQVEXavxMmghXtuCs3SFPxfRo
More to Do at the Market

This Saturday, we welcome singer/songwriter, Jesse Powers back to our open mic stage! Enjoy her unique and soulful sound, beginning at 10am, at the open mic performance area (near Panera by the South entrance to the mall). Our open mic performers share their talents for free. Support through tips or purchases of their albums are always welcome and appreciated.

Indoor Market Map
Plan you visits to our producers with this interactive Market map!
This Week's Producers
Our producers for Saturday, February 22 included (in both alphabetical and numerical order):
Sorted alphabetically:
25 9N FARM
2 A Few Of My Favorite Things...
65 Baileys Drive Inn Donuts
26 The Blueberry Patch
11 Blue Jacket Dairy
9 Blue Owl Garden Emporium LLC
1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC
56 BYOB Home Bakery
42 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas
41 Cliff's Greenhouse and Garden Center
15 Colette & Frank's Gluten Free Goodness, LLC
5 Columba's Mexican Food
55 The Crazy Cucumber
58 Curly Tail Organic Farm
7 Dan the Baker LLC
52 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery
57 Fired Up Pizza
36 Florentine Legacy, LLC
31 Foraged & Sown
13 Franklinton Farms
37 The Fromagerie, Inc.
50 Gillogly Orchard
51 Gillogly Orchard
10 Gourmet Candy by Karen
46 Growlers Dog Bones
62 Honeyrun Farm
60 JNA BREAD BAKERY
54 Jorgensen Farms
18 Kennedy Farms
53 Kingdom Fish
47 Kombucha Bob's Kombu Tea
24 Lucky Cat Bakery
35 Market Sharpener
6 Mayhem Foods LLC
3 Native Cold Pressed
19 North Country Charcuterie
61 Ohio Bison Farm
30 Ohio City Pasta
33 Ohio Farm Direct
44 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC
17 Patisserie Lallier
39 Pleiades Maple Products
67 Procter Center Farm
48 Rainbow Bee
14 Ramble Coffee
28 Raven Rocks Initiatives
64 Red Moon Ranch LLC
20 Rock Dove Farm
16 SaraBee Pure Honey
27 Scoop O' Granola
43 Silver Bridge Coffee Company
59 Simple Times Mixers
18 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese
34 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC
4 Stonefield Naturals
49 Sweet Thing Gourmet
12 Tiger Mushroom Farms
32 Toad Hill Farm
66 Tulip Cafe
29 Up the Lane Farm
8 Waffle Hub, LLC
21 Weed Knob Acres
Sorted by stall number:
1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC
2 A Few Of My Favorite Things...
3 Native Cold Pressed
4 Stonefield Naturals
5 Columba's Mexican food
6 Mayhem Foods LLC
7 Dan the Baker LLC
8 Waffle Hub, LLC
9 Blue Owl Garden Emporium LLC
10 Gourmet Candy by Karen
11 Blue Jacket Dairy
12 Tiger Mushroom Farms
13 Franklinton Farms
14 Ramble Coffee
15 Colette & Frank's Gluten Free Goodness, LLC
16 SaraBee Pure Honey
17 Patisserie Lallier
18 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese
18 Kennedy Farms
19 North Country Charcuterie
20 Rock Dove Farm
21 Weed Knob Acres
24 Lucky Cat Bakery
25 9N FARM
26 The Blueberry Patch
27 Scoop O' Granola
28 Raven Rocks Initiatives
29 Up the Lane Farm
30 Ohio City Pasta
31 Foraged & Sown
32 Toad Hill Farm
33 Ohio Farm Direct
34 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC
35 Market Sharpener
36 Florentine Legacy, LLC
37 The Fromagerie, Inc.
39 Pleiades Maple Products
41 Cliff's Greenhouse and Garden Center
42 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas
43 Silver Bridge Coffee Company
44 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC
46 Growlers Dog Bones
47 Kombucha Bob's Kombu Tea
48 Rainbow Bee
49 Sweet Thing Gourmet
50 Gillogly Orchard
51 Gillogly Orchard
52 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery
53 Kingdom Fish
54 Jorgensen Farms
55 The Crazy Cucumber
56 BYOB Home Bakery
57 Fired Up Pizza
58 Curly Tail Organic Farm
59 Simple Times Mixers
60 JNA BREAD BAKERY
61 Ohio Bison Farm
62 Honeyrun Farm
64 Red Moon Ranch LLC
65 Baileys Drive Inn Donuts
66 Tulip Cafe
67 Procter Center Farm
The Market Wellness Doctor's Weekly Health Tip
Visit Dr. Matt near the East entrance inside The Shops at Worthington Place
Move Daily
Most of us are aware that we are designed to move/exercise regularly. We know that there is an association between exercise and reduction in cardiovascular diseases. Exercise has been shown to improve both physical and mental health.
More evidence is showing that exercise is associated with a reduction in depression. Recent studies looking at yoga specifically, have shown that yoga seems to down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The SNS, sometimes referred to as the "fight and flight" nervous system, is meant to be stimulated acutely for a short period of time when we are in a life threatening situation. However, in our current, fast-paced, 24/7 society in the U.S., the SNS tends to be stimulated day after day, chronically. This chronic stimulation can lead to many of the chronic medical problems from heart disease to auto-immune disease to anxiety and depression. That is where yoga can be especially helpful as it counteracts the chronic daily over-stimulation of the SNS.(1)
Additionally, yoga is shown to increase production of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) a neurotransmitter in the brain which helps to balance inhibitory-excitatory factors which is associated with improved mood/depression. (2,3,4)
So, get moving, and don't forget to do your downward dog regularly!

Be Well,
The Market Wellness Doctor
Dr. Everett's Integrative Health LLC.
Email me with any questions at mattheweverett84@gmail.com.
None of these statements should be construed as dispensing medical advice ,making claims regarding the cure of diseases,prevention or cure of any disease state.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult your physician regarding any specific medical symptoms or conditions.
Sources: 1) The Health Benefits of Yoga and Exercise: A Review of Comparison Studies,Alyson Ross ,Sue Thomas, The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine,27 JAN 2010
2)Thalamic Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Level Changes in Major Depressive Disorder After a 12 Week Iyengar Yoga and Coherent Breathing Intervention, Streeter, et al., The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, 14 JAN 2020.
3)Cortical GABAergic Dysfunction in Stress and Depression: New Insights for Therapeutic InterventionsManoela V. Fogaça and Ronald S. Duman*Front. Cell. Neurosci., 12 March 2019 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2019.00087
4)Science News Digest - February 07, 2020,foundmyfitness.com,Dr. Rhonda Patrick.
For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at worthingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit us on Saturday at the Market Information booth!

The Worthington Partnership is pleased to announce that COhatch is furthering its investment in the Worthington community. Together the organizations will continue to drive initiatives to bring positive attention to the historic district, and support professional development and educational seminars for local merchants and business owners. The Partnership also will support soon-to-be-announced COhatch community events geared toward improving the lives of local residents.
COhatch will provide funding, hosting venues and people resources to help design and plan future programs for the community in collaboration with the Old Worthington Partnership. You will also see the COhatch airstream trailer, a multi-purpose office on wheels named "Mobi" at various events.
Thanks to COhatch for bringing energy and resources to Old Worthington! We are thrilled to work even more closely together to enhance the Old Worthington experience.
The Worthington Farmers Market is an event of the Ol Worthington Partnership.