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We are thankful for another year of connecting all of you with our hardworking farmers & producers. We are thankful for the amazing food and drink our region provides. We are thankful for our customers, neighbors, friends and families. We wish you a wonderful holiday together. Happy Thanksgiving from the Farmers & Artisa ns crew!

We have a big big plan for Big Big Table. Through the month of November, we would like to collect donations for Big Big Table, a community cafe on Hudson Street in Buffalo. Help us support their “Everybody Eats, Everybody Gives, Everybody Matters ” mission where they provide nutritious meals to the local community using a pay-as-you-can pricing model. Next time you’re in the store, through the month of November, add a donation of any amount to your transaction, and we’ll send

Helpful tips from our Farmers & Artisans customer and friend - Amanda Mikels, who consults in Sustainable Food Systems. Did you know the EPA estimates that the average family of four discards about $3,000 worth of edible food each year? That’s roughly $57 a week—money that could be saved or spent elsewhere.  This month, I’m excited to share a few practical strategies in the Farmers & Artisans newsletter to help you reduce food waste, stretch your grocery budget, and make the

Dinner Rolls Time is being gobbled up as Thanksgiving approaches, so let us help you with your holiday menus!  We are taking pre-orders for our buttery Pull Apart Dinner Rolls ($15/dozen). Stop in, call us (716-633-2830) or email your order info@farmersandartisans.com   Order deadline is Friday, November 21.  Pick up is Tuesday, Nov. 25, or Wednesday, Nov. 26 after 10am. Frozen Thanksgiving Pies Pies will be available to purchase from our freezers, on a first come - first s

Order a box of beautiful fall produce for this Thanksgiving holiday. It's a nice variety of local favorites that will last for weeks, even if you are not hosting. Price: $50 Order by phone (716-633-2830), email info@farmersandartisans.com , stop in the store, or   place your order online here! Order By: Wednesday, November 19  Pick up:  Friday, November 21 - 8am to 6pm

Let’s March into spring with better gut health!  There’s so much talk regarding the importance of a balanced gut.  All the different microorganisms support good health in a variety of ways including immune system regulation, improved digestion and better nutrient absorption, decreased inflammation, improved brain health and mental wellness.   Fermented foods contain the necessary probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, needed to improve gut balance.  Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha

We are now taking orders for Concord Grapes from Blackman Farm. You can order 4 qt, 8 qt or 1/2 bu. baskets, perfect for jelly making, Concord grape pies, or juicing.  They are sweet this season!   Price: 4 quart (5-6 lb)- $14.00      8 quart (10 -12 lb)- $25.00      1/2 bushel (22-24 lb)- $45.00   Order Deadline  - Wednesday, October 22  Pick-up Dates:  Thursday, October 23 or  Friday, October 24 10am to 6pm   Place your order by email at   info@farmersandartisans.com ,  ca

Here we go with another round of our Egg & Milk Share! The time of year for heartier meals and holiday baking. By prepaying for 13 weeks,...