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November 16th 2008 Chapter Meeting: 6:00 PM
Host: Nashville Farmers Market
900 Eighth Ave. North, Nashville TN 37208
Chef Host: Paul Johnson - Bacon & Caviar Catering
Farmers Market - Jeff Themm - director Farmers Market
"From Farm to Fork" Using Local Food Producers

"From Farm to Fork" Using Local Food Producers
Mr. Weldon Hawkins of Emerald Glen Farms, Munfordville, KY – he will be speaking on the advantages and availability of Middle Tennessee farm raised meats.
Emerald Glen Farm is a 110-acre farm near Mammoth Cave National Park that has been in our family for 204 years and 8 generations. We raise grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, and pastured pork using organic fertilizers, mineral supplements, and pest controls. Our animals receive no steroids, hormones, or antibiotics. Our cowherd is predominantly Red Devon, the premier breed for grass-finishing beef. These genetics along with our grazing protocol ensure the beef is tender and well-marbled.

Hank Delvin of Delvin Farms- College Grove TN. – Delvin Farms is the heart of the local food movement in Middle Tennessee. Former president of the Organic Growers Assoc he has a degree in Economics from Boston College.
Our family farm has been growing local produce since 1972. The 94 acre farm located in College Grove along the Harpeth River is home to two generations of family farmers. We grow a large variety of certified organic veggies ten months out of the year. We believe in growing methods that improve our environment by enhancing the quality of our water, building our soils for healthy plants and by not using harmful chemicals in our farming. Our organic vegetables are packed with nutrients extracted from our deep mineral rich soils, clean air and fresh water.

Dinner Menu Compliments of B&C Market and Bacon & Caviar Catering:

Smoked jalapenos stuffed w/ garlic cheese grits & wrapped in bacon
Fried green tomato dip w/ toasted pita chips

Salad: Mixed greens w/ red pears, toasted pecans, gorgonzola, red onion w/ apple cider vinaigrette

Main: Hickory smoked beef brisket w/ our "sweet heat" sauce on the side
Squash & Zucchini casserole
Garlic cheese grits
"Farmer's Market" greens - turnip, collard, mustard w/ Vidalia onions,
Granny Smith apples, hickory smoked bacon

Dessert: Mixed berry cobbler

Driving Directions:
Biking & Public TransportationThe Farmers' Market is conveniently located just one block west of the Downtown Greenway trailhead. Bike racks are located on the 7th Avenue side of the Market House.

From the North
Highway 65 South to Exit #85, US-41A Metro Center / Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Turn Left at the end of the exit ramp
Continue past Jefferson Street intersection
The Market is located on the left hand side between Jefferson and Harrison Streets.
From the South
Highway 65 North to Highway 440 West
Take exit 208B (to Louisville) 65 North
Exit #85, US-41 Metro Center / Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Right off the ramp to Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Go 1 mile. The Market is located on the left hand side between Jefferson and Harrison Streets.
From the East
Highway 40 West to 65 North, exit 208 B to Louisville
Take the first exit, #85, Metro Center/Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Right off the ramp to Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Go 1 mile. The Market is located on the left hand side between Jefferson and Harrison Streets.
From the West
Highway 40 East, continue through downtown Nashville to 65 North, exit at 208 B, Metro Center/Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and turn right.
Go 1 mile. The Market is located on the left hand side between Jefferson and Harrison Streets



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