Golden Acres Ranch

We'll be a Lake Ella today with some tasty samples. Goat sausage and something with lamb but I haven't decided what just yet.

This Saturday, March 6, will be our first time at the Farmers Downtown Market Place in Tallahassee. Look for it at Ponce de'Leon Park between Monroe and Adams.

It's supposed to be getting warmer by then.

Sunday, August 30, 2009 from noon to ???? there is a luncheon for Magnolia Farms CSA members and guests.  Magnolia Farms is in Live Oak, Florida.  It is a taste testing so the participating farmer and ranchers can show off their delectable dishes.  Considered being a CSA member?  This might be one to try.  I will be there with lamb and goat. 

We'll be adding our roasted goat dish to this evenings special event at Johnston's Meat Market in Monticello, Florida. 

Open this site

http://www.halsfrontporch.com/

 to get the details about the Steel Guitar & Swinging Country Music special event with a buffet dinner.

Every other Wednesday we go to the Growers Market near the Black Dog Cafe at Lake Ella in Tallahassee. This market is conducted by FAMU. It's small; for very local growers and well-attended.

We went to the Fernandina Farmers Market last weekend. It went well for my first time at such a big event.  There were more than 1,000 people strolling through and it was consider a slow day because the weather was rather yucky.  Goat samples always go over really well.  People that come regularly wanted to know what Saturdays we would be there and they would come better prepared.   Ken and Hanna came with me.  Hanna did the samples and talked to the folks.  Ken drove over and back and helped with all the heavy lifting and sales. We also hired a fellow from there to assist and he knew the program so it helped a lot. We will go back April 18 and take a lot less.  I'll have specific items only and a better display method.

Golden Acres Ranch along with Johnston's Meat Locker will be one of the over 50 farms, restaurants and caterers participating in the 24th Annual Chef's Sampler. The event benefits the Children's Home Society of Florida and will take place on March 8th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Tallahassee Mall.