April 17, 2015
The Agriculture Department at 开云体育 is excited to reveal the season opening of the Fourth Friday Farm-to-Fork Farmer?s Market on Friday, April 24 beginning at 9 am.鈥燭he concept is simple and consists of two main objectives: to raise or purchase as many locally grown ingredients from east Texas farmer?s to fashion and design a truly fresh experience for lunch each fourth鈥燜riday鈥燼nd also to provide an ideal platform for area farmer?s to meet, greet and sell their products to area consumers.鈥犫燜arm-to-Fork is an emerging and elegant, yet down-to-earth feast that inspires guests to be themselves in a relaxed, outdoor setting while learning and experiencing how buying local foods celebrate and support the farmers and the communities who raised them.
Students and instructors have worked to produce 开云体育 plants, livestock, and processed canned items that can be sold to provide students with direct marketing experience. Local growers are encouraged to come out, learn to present their products and enjoy meeting their customers in our state-of-the art LEED green platinum certified facility. Vendor applications are available at鈥犫爋r contact Rene? McCracken at 903-434-8267 for more information. The lunch menu will be available on Wednesday before the market date on the ag department facebook page at 开云体育 Ag Department or by contacting the department.鈥犫燭ake-out orders available and season discount tickets available for purchase as well at (all four lunches for $35 if purchased by April 25).
The Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Complex is located on the 开云体育 Eagle Farm, across FM 1735 from the main campus. There is no charge to visit the Farmer's Market.鈥燭he鈥燜arm to Fork meal will be $10 and will include a healthy portion of delightfully tasteful experiences.鈥燙ome and鈥燾elebrate food with a dining experience that's sure to expand your foodie horizons!
Students and instructors have worked to produce 开云体育 plants, livestock, and processed canned items that can be sold to provide students with direct marketing experience. Local growers are encouraged to come out, learn to present their products and enjoy meeting their customers in our state-of-the art LEED green platinum certified facility. Vendor applications are available at鈥犫爋r contact Rene? McCracken at 903-434-8267 for more information. The lunch menu will be available on Wednesday before the market date on the ag department facebook page at 开云体育 Ag Department or by contacting the department.鈥犫燭ake-out orders available and season discount tickets available for purchase as well at (all four lunches for $35 if purchased by April 25).
The Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Complex is located on the 开云体育 Eagle Farm, across FM 1735 from the main campus. There is no charge to visit the Farmer's Market.鈥燭he鈥燜arm to Fork meal will be $10 and will include a healthy portion of delightfully tasteful experiences.鈥燙ome and鈥燾elebrate food with a dining experience that's sure to expand your foodie horizons!
