NC Cooperative Extension, Warren County Center

08/29/2026

🥁✨ Come make some noise with us!✨🥁

There’s something special about gathering as a community, making music, and sharing a little joy together! ❤️

Join us for our Community Drum Circle every 5th Saturday at the Warren County Farmer’s Market!🥁🎶

🕙 Starts at 10 AM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome
🥁 No experience needed!

Whether you’ve played before or you’ve never touched a drum, come join the circle and feel the rhythm!🎶🙌

08/29/2026

🌞 Saturday is HERE, and you DON’T want to miss what’s in store at the WCFM!🍐🎉

We’ve got LOTS of fun, fresh finds, and Next Gen makers & growers bringing their talents to the market! 🌱✨

🍂 New seasonal goodies are popping up!
Look for:
🫛 Field Peas
🎃 Pumpkins
🌿 Arugula
🍇 Black Muscadines
🍐 Asian Pears
🌵 Horned Melons

…and so much more from your favorite local vendors!

Make the Warren County Farmer’s Market your first Saturday stop! 🧺💚 Come shop local, support our farmers and young entrepreneurs, discover something new, and start your weekend the BEST way with us!

📍 Warren County Health Department NC
⏰ Today | 8 AM–12 PM

Support Local. Eat Fresh. Live Well.🌱🛍️

08/28/2026

Registration is Open!
Join The Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project(SFLRP) Forest Landowner Conference October 21-22, 2026, Event Center, Rocky Mount, NC.
👉There is no registration fee.
👉Registration deadline is October 9, 2026, 5pm.
👉Landowners who are 60 miles or more from the conference venue, the project is providing hotel accommodations to attend the event. We have a limited number of rooms available, please contact our administrative staff Whitney Jernigan or Sherwynn Best regarding hotel reservations and other conference questions at 252-569-8114, [email protected], [email protected] .
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-landowner-conference-tickets-1996850623970?aff=oddtdtcreator

This year’s agenda includes: ¨ agroforestry; ¨ new and potential emerging markets; ¨ estate planning and heirs’ property guidance; ¨ a panel discussion among natural resource and conservation experts; and ¨ engagement with exhibitors from state and federal agencies, the forestry industry, attorneys and others.

08/28/2026

🎉 MARKET DAY JUST GOT BIGGER!🌱
Hi WCFM Friends! ☀️💚

Clear your Saturday morning plans. There’s A LOT happening at the market! 🎉🌻

This Saturday, August 29th, from 8 AM–12 PM, the Warren County Farmer’s Market is turning into a celebration of local food, local talent, young entrepreneurs, and family fun!

Whether you’re coming to stock up on fresh produce, grab breakfast, discover something handmade, or bring the kids for a morning of fun, this is a market you won’t want to miss!

🌟 COME SHOP. COME PLAY. COME CELEBRATE!
Our regular market vendors will be here with the fresh, seasonal, locally grown and locally made goods you love plus we’re welcoming 20+ young entrepreneurs for our annual Biz Kids Youth Entrepreneur Fair!

You’ll have the chance to shop from kids who have spent time dreaming up ideas, creating products, building businesses, and getting ready to share their hard work with YOU. 🛍️💚

Come show these young business owners some love and help them have a BIG market day!

🥕 YOUR MARKET BAG IS GOING TO BE FULL!
Here’s a taste of what you may find this Saturday:

🍅 Green & cherry tomatoes • 🍇 Grapes • 🍇 Fresh figs • 🍉 Watermelon• 🍐 Pears • 🍈 Cantaloupe & canary melons • 🫑 Peppers • 🌿 Okra & herbs • 🥬 Greens • 🍆 Eggplant • 🥒 Cucumbers • 🥩 Sausage & ground beef • 🍯 Local honey • 🥚 Farm-fresh eggs • 🍞 Baked goods • 🥤 Beverages • 🧼 Handmade soaps • 🕯️ Candles • 🧶 Crochet creations • 🪵 Wood planters • 💍 Jewelry • and plenty more!

The best part? You never quite know what you’ll discover until you walk through the market! 🌻

🏰 KIDS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!
We’re bringing even MORE fun to the market this Saturday!

🎈 BOUNCE HOUSE FUN!
Thanks to Warren County Parks and Recreation, a bounce house will be at the market for the kids to enjoy!

🥁 DRUM CIRCLE — 10 AM!
Bring your favorite percussion instrument—or grab one of ours—and jump into the rhythm!

🛍️ BIZ KIDS MARKET — ALL MORNING!
Shop the booths of our young entrepreneurs and see what they’ve been creating!

Parents, bring the kids. Kids, bring your grown-ups. Everyone, bring your appetite! 😄

💳 GOT DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS?
Don’t leave them at home!

If you still have previously distributed Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), bring them along and use them toward eligible purchases at the market.

Although the matching portion of the program is currently paused, previously issued DUFB can still be redeemed. And with so many fresh seasonal offerings arriving, there’s no better time to put them to use! 🌱

💚 THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT OUR MARKET
The Warren County Farmers Market isn’t just a place to shop.

It’s where you can put a face to your food, discover the person behind the product, watch young entrepreneurs take their first steps in business, and run into neighbors while filling your market bag.

It’s local.
It’s personal.
It’s community.

And you help make it possible every time you choose to shop with our vendors. 💚

🎉 SAVE THE DATE & BRING THE WHOLE CREW!

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM
📍 Warren County Health Department Parking Lot
544 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton, NC 27589

🌻 Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to shop local and HAVE FUN!

We’ll have fresh food, handmade goods, 20+ kidpreneurs, our devoted regular vendors, a drum circle, and a bounce house provided by Warren County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday at the market is where you want to be! 💚

Support Local. Eat Fresh. Live Well.

08/27/2026

🍐 PEAR-FECTLY GOOD REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL THIS SATURDAY! 🍐

We’re getting ready for another BIG Saturday at the Warren County Farmers Market! 🌱🛍️

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM
📍 Warren County Farmer’s Market

This week’s Vendor Map is HERE! 🗺️Take a look before you come so you can find your favorite vendors and discover someone new!

⭐ PLUS… IT’S BIZ KIDS DAY! ⭐
Come out and support our young entrepreneurs as they put their creativity, products, and business skills on display! Our kid vendors are marked with ⭐ on the map!

🥁 And don’t miss our DRUM CIRCLE! 🥁
Bring the family, enjoy the rhythm, shop local, and make a morning of it!

🍅 Fresh produce
🥩 Locally raised meats
🍞 Breads & baked goods
🍯 Honey & farm-fresh eggs
🥒 Summer vegetables
🧼 Handmade soaps & natural body care
🧶 Crochet & handmade crafts
💍 Jewelry & accessories
🧁 Sweet treats
🍋 Specialty beverages & more!

🍐 Get all the details in this week’s email:
https://mailchi.mp/warrencountync/pear-fectly-good-reasons-to-come-to-the-market

Come hungry. Come curious. Come support LOCAL! 💚🌱

08/26/2026

Here's our own Reggie Stevenson being a part of the N.C. A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 2026 Small Farms Field Day!
Reach out to Reggie for help with research-based small farm resources and value-added opportunities specific to our area!🚜
Reggie is available 9a-2p Monday through Friday - call our office at 252-257-3640 for assistance!☎️

🚜🌱 From freeze-drying fruits and vegetables to mushroom cultivation and livestock management, growers from across North Carolina gathered at N.C. A&T's University Farm for the 2026 Small Farms Field Day!
Nearly 170 farmers and producers explored practical solutions, research-based education and value-added opportunities designed to strengthen small farms and rural communities across the state. 💙💛
Read the story: https://caes.news/small-farms-field-day-lets-statewide-growers-add-value-skills/

08/25/2026

Let’s be real: the transition from "lazy summer snacks" to "structured school lunches" can feel like a professional sport. 🏃‍♂️💨 Between the morning rush and after-school practice, meal planning isn't just a luxury, it’s a sanity saver!

Here are 3 quick tips to keep your kitchen organized and stretch your food budget to its max this semester:

1. Pivot to Plant Proteins: Beans, lentils, and eggs are nutritional powerhouses that cost a fraction of meat. 🍳 Swap one beef meal for a bean chili or lentil pasta to see instant savings.
2. Buy Generic & Bulk: Store brands are often the exact same quality as name brands. Grab large bags of oats or rice instead of pre-packaged cups—you’re paying for the convenience, not the food! 🍚
3. Shop discount grocery stores: These stores focus on low prices and bare bones store layouts. You may need to bring your own bags.
4. Shop Your Pantry First: "Inventory night" is a lifesaver. Use that lone jar of sauce or box of crackers before buying more. 🕵️‍♀️
5. Don’t forget to use your SNAP benefits!

If you need any assistance with the SNAP program, contact the More In My Basket team at 1-855-240-1451 today!

08/25/2026

THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH IS Warren County Farmer’s Market BIZ KIDS MARKET!!! WE NEED YOU, OUR COMMUNITY, TO COME OUT & SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!🫶
We want to be sure our young entrepreneurs have an enjoyable opportunity to sell their offerings, interact with customers, and proudly showcase the businesses they’ve worked so hard to build. 📈
We have something extra special planned for the 29th... a Drum Circle! 🥁 If your young entrepreneur or family would like to participate, bring a percussion instrument from home or use one of the extra instruments available at the market. No experience is needed. Just bring your energy and join in on the fun!
We’re looking forward to celebrating our young entrepreneurs and making August 29th a wonderful day at the Warren County Farmers Market.
Thank you again for your continued support of Biz Kids and for helping us create meaningful opportunities for our young business owners. 💚
See you THIS SATURDAY!

08/21/2026

🌱 FIG-URE OUT YOUR SATURDAY PLANS! 💜🍇

Fresh figs, juicy grapes, watermelon, tomatoes, peppers, local meats, honey, baked goods, handmade goodies & MORE are coming to the Warren County Farmers Market! 🧺🌻
Come shop seasonal, locally grown & locally made from producers you know, trust, and love. 💚
📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM
📍 Warren County Health Department NC
🌞 Come early for the best selection!

https://mailchi.mp/warrencountync/fig-ure-out-your-saturday-plans