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The Slow Food Earth Market at McDunn Studio
Third THURSDAYS monthly May through September 2012, from 3:00-7:00pm on the front lawn of the Michael McDunn Furniture Studio, at the intersection of North Main Street and 741 Rutherford Road, Greenville SC. The first Earth Market of 2012 is May 17, 3pm until 7pm. Remember, Earth Markets sell only in season foods, and therefore must work with Mother Nature. ---Thank you, hope to see you at the Earth Market!
Market description What is an Earth Market? Earth Markets are an international community of farmers' markets certified by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity. These community-run markets are important social meeting points, where local producers offer healthy, quality food directly to consumers and guarantee environmentally sustainable methods. In addition, they preserve the food culture of the local community and contribute to biodiversity. In an Earth Market, you will only find producers selling their own products. In this way they have the opportunity to explain the quality of their goods and take personal responsibility for their work. What is Slow Food? Slow Food Upstate, a local chapter of the International Slow Food movement, envisions a future food system that is based on the principles of high quality and taste, and environmental sustainability -- in essence, a food system that is good, clean, and fair. Greenville, SC hosts the first Earth Market in the USA, and joins Italy, Austria, Israel, Latvia, Lebanon, Romania and Spain as the 21st Earth Market in the world.
Earth Market products description + Products are local, seasonal, and produced using sustainable methods. + Products are noted for their gastronomic excellence. + Products are clean, organically produced in natural environments, fertilizers must be mainly manure or other organic types, soil conservation is practiced and must ensure a low environmental impact. + No hormones or other stimulants or growth accelerators permitted. + No phyto-chemical or fixed residues or artificial enhancers. + Products use no GMOs at any stage of growth. + Fresh foods will only be local and seasonal. + Non-local foods may appear as guests but must be less than 10% of the market. + Must pass a tasting commission appointed by Slow Food evaluated on gastronomic excellence: complexity, balance, and local character. + Sold at fair price for both producer and consumer. More Slow Food Market information to come, stayed tuned! LEARN MORE about international Earth Markets here. LEARN MORE about Slow Food Upstate here.
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Homepage Michael McDunn Studio Showroom Hours Directions from Downtown Greenville, take North Main until it ends at Rutherford Road. The Studio is located at the intersection of North Main Street and Rutherford Road.
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