Whatever floats your goat
Visit the Brevard County Farmers Market this week on August 22 from 3 pm - 6 pm at Wickham Park in Melbourne
Check our Facebook page to be informed of any market cancellations or schedule changes.
National Goat Cheese Month
Did you know that August is National Goat Cheese Month?1 If you have never tried this tangy cheese, now is the perfect time to experiment! Goat cheese, also known as Chevre, has always been popular in the Mediterranean where it originated. When compared to commercial cream cheese made from cow's milk, freshly made goat cheese has about half the fat, cholesterol, and calories.
Goat cheese came about back in 5,000 B.C. in Ancient Greece, when goats were first domesticated. Over time, the practice of making goat cheese spread to Eastern Europe, Africa, India, and South West Asia. The first settlers in America had brought over goats and these ruminants have been present on American farms ever since.
Mini Pear & Goat Cheese Tarts
Miniature tarts make a great appetizer or after-dinner treat. Check out this Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tart recipe for an easy way to incorporate goat cheese into your next meal.2 It's simple to make and only takes 15 minutes to cook! Make sure to pick up the balsamic vinegar needed for the recipe from Nonna D's Olive Pit at this week's market.
4-H Open House & Poultry Project
The 4-H year is about to begin! Find out what 4-H is all about at their Open House on August 24, from 10 am - 1 pm. 4-H offers a variety of youth programming, including community clubs, afterschool programming, in-school enrichment, short-term special interest (SPIN) clubs, camps, and more! The 4-H Open House will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa (3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926) and is free to attend.
Registration for the 4-H Market Poultry Project is also open! If your child is interested in learning how to raise chickens, consider signing up. This is an 8-month project and the cost includes 6 chicks per child. It is open to youth ages 5 - 18. Registration closes on August 16 or until all slots are filled. You can register on 4Honline or through Eventbrite.
For questions or more information about either of these activities, please contact Brevard County 4-H at (321) 633-1702.
Fresh Access Bucks Program
Are you familiar with our Fresh Access Bucks program? This is a statewide nutrition incentive program that increases the purchasing power of your SNAP/EBT card! If you purchase $10 worth of tokens on your SNAP/EBT card, you get an extra $10 for free Florida-grown produce.
You can exchange these tokens with participating vendors at our market. You can spend your orange SNAP tokens on baked goods, honey, spices, meat, plants, preserves, and much more! Exchange your free green FAB tokens for fresh Florida-grown produce, plants, and seeds that produce food. These tokens do not expire.
Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/37vJN2m
Market Location
Regional Pavilion inside Wickham Park | 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
Every Thursday | 3 pm - 6 pm
List of Current Vendors
This is a cumulative list of our active vendors. To see who will be at our market each week, check out our Facebook page!
A & D Hives – Natural honey, pollen, beeswax, and other beehive-related products, all from their hives.
Capt'n Tony's Pirate Salsa – Amazing, fresh salsas, candied jalapenos, and sweet relish.
Deep Roots Meat – Florida-grown, grass-fed Angus beef, chicken, and eggs straight from the farm. Now offering pork! (2nd Thursday only)
E.T. Produce – A variety of Fresh from Florida produce.
Friends Products – Freshly made hummus, garlic spreads, & pita chips. Vegan, organic, and Halal-friendly options.
From Kristin's Kitchen – Delicious homemade jams in an assortment of flavors.
Good Soil Farm – Locally grown, organic, and pesticide-free produce.
Grandma Loucks Apple Butter & Bell’s Barbeque – Delicious homemade apple butter, apple jellies, barbeque sauce, and barbeque rub.
I Love You Peanut – A wide variety of delicious homemade nut butter!
Jerk on Jerkies – Gourmet jerky snacks made with quality meat and no preservatives or curing agents.
Mountain Laurel Handcrafts – Locally roasted organic coffees, including flavored coffees - whole bean, ground, or by the cup, hot or cold.
My Greenthumb Plant Shop – Fresh herbs, edible plants, and pollinators for bees and butterflies.
Nichol’s Eggs – Freshly laid, local chicken eggs!
Nonna D's Olive Pit – Delicious olives, olive oils, and flavored vinegar.
Pasta Nostra – Freshly made pasta, pasta sauces, cheeses, and other delicious Italian fares.
Scavelli's Baked Goods – Delicious homemade sweet and savory breads, buns, and more.
Two Swans Bakery – Delicious cakes, muffins, bread, and other sweet treats. Offers vegan & gluten-free options.
Vegan Dessert Delights – Delicious vegan desserts, including nut butter cups, truffles, & more.
Vital Silver – Homemade soaps and special "colloidal silver" items for humans, babies, and pets too!
Zesty Fox Farm – Locally grown micro-greens, shoots, wheat-grass, mushrooms, and micro-greens growing kits.
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“NATIONAL GOAT CHEESE MONTH - August.” National Day Calendar, nationaldaycalendar.com/national-goat-cheese-month-august/.
“Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts.” Diabetes Food Hub, www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/mini-pear-and-goat-cheese-tarts.html.