October 12, 2024 Tomball Farmers Market Blog! Where is all the produce and eggs??!!!

Hey, folks we've gotten a lot of emails and messages wondering where all the produce and eggs are atm! 🤠We understand your concern and our farmers will still have limited farm fresh produce and eggs for the next couple of weeks so come early to get the best selection.  Their fall harvest is almost ready please be patient. 

Let's talk about the why for a minute.
All our farmers and ranchers have to grow/raise their products within 150 miles so they are truly local and they've really been through it with Mother Nature. She hasn't exactly been playing nice the last 2 years. I think someone needs to give her a snickers bar. HAHAHA

Every time they recover from the last weather event they turn around and are hit with some new weather event. They've also been hit with rising costs on everything from seeds and animal feed (which is 4 times the cost it was 2 years ago) to gas and things wearing out. So, whether it's been from freezes, flooding or long periods with no rain they have been hit hard and have less to offer the community. 

It's been a tough couple of years for farmers. All this has been exceptionally hard on produce. egg and milk production. And many are having to switch zones for what will grow with this new normal we are walking into. However, they are TRYING and working longer hours to bring you truly local produce and they need our support.

Kyle of Verdegreen's said, "I tell our customers this...If your plants are struggling and your grass is dead it's 10 times worse on us farmers. We plan for situations the best we can but when the temperatures and humidity kick in lettuce and hydroponic produce dies at the root!"

​Mike Atkinson of Atkinson Farms said, "When we should have been bringing in our Spring crops this year, we were out there tilling under 40 acres of farm land due to all the rain we got from Beryl because everything went to rot."

​Sara of Three Sisters Farms said, "When it's too hot or too cold the chickens and will not lay eggs. When we are facing drought conditions they have less to grass, earthworms and bugs to eat and therefore produce less eggs. Instead, the chickens have to convert all their energy to stay alive." 

Thankfully, farmers are the most resilient bunch of people you will ever meet. And Houston is incredibly fortunate to have such a large farming community. It gives TFM the opportunity to bring the community truly healthy local options you can count on. It also gives the community more opportunities to pitch in to help our farmers when they need extra hands to recover.  Talk to one of our farmers about how you can help.

Because we have multiple certifications as an all local farmers market, our farmers must truly bring what they grow/raise locally within 150 miles. This means YOU can count on our farmers never having produce, meat, mushrooms, olive oil or honey from another state or country. And Local is just healthier and better for your body.

After visiting our farmers market, enjoy and explore everything else Old Town Tomball has to offer. This time of year there is always something happening in Tomball, from the charming boutiques, antique shops, local mom and pop restaurants, and the two Tomball museums nearby. 🌈🍽️🚂 There are so many things to do in Tomball with your family and friends. We also have one of the best school systems in the state if you are considering moving to Tomball. You won't find a better community than Tomball. 

Like our farmers many of you are struggling with your gardens and landscapes. 

Texas A&M AgriLife Department is offering a Soil workshop here in Houston to help educate everyone on changes we can each make to put nutrients into our soil. If we don't heal our land the land won't be able to feed and heal us.

Please sign up to attend and see how you can help heal our land.
October 29, 2024 ​

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We have TFM Large Tote Bags (20 x 13) ​in stock.

1 bag for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00.

Show off your support and Grab Yours at the TFM Information Booth!

Proceeds from TFM Bag sales go towards our community outreach projects and adopting a family at Christmas.

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​The City of Tomball is gearing up for their  Spooktacular Movie Night, THIS Saturday, October 12 from 4 pm to 9 pm! This beloved event is incredibly popular and the movie feature will be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's  Stone. - photo credit: FB Tomball is Texan for Fun

Our INTERACTIVE MAP to helps you find products quickly!
Just type what you are looking for like EGGS and the System will show you vendors who have that product.

​Vendors Not Attending 10/12/24 

• Mush Love (no longer vending please visit Mushroom Factory)
• The Sauce Factory (taking a leave of absence)

​We are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday! ~Tomball Farmers Market
Amanda Kelly, Market Manager
John Almquist, Assistant Market Manager