The Mission of Breada is to build the cummunity, promote sustainable enonomic development, and protect the enviroment through the development of a local and just agricultural economy which fosters stewardship of land and community. The current special projects of BREADA include the Red Stick Farmers Market and Main Street Market. BREADA is the Louisiana regional coordinator for Buy Fresh, Buy Local.
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May is Garden Month!
Red Stick Farmers Market will host local culinary students from Louisiana Culinary Institute Saturday’s Market also kicks off “Garden Month” during May at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Join us for children’s activities aimed at getting the little ones started early enjoying local foods! The market includes Doyle Hanson, professional knife sharpener, who will be available to sharpen cutlery, garden tools and other utensils ready for the spring season. The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any of your gardening questions.

Red Stick Farmers Market welcomes a new vendor!
Forte Grove Artisanal Breads
Trained in the art of French and Italian style bread making, Forte Grove bakes delicious artisanal breads using organic flour. They are located in Plaquemine, Louisiana
and bake loaves of:

Cranberry Pecan,
Kalamata Olive,
Rosemary Lemon,
Whole Wheat Multigrain,
and Ciabatta, as well as Baguettes,
Orange Almond Biscotti,
and Cinnamon Rolls!

Stop by the Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market at 7248 Perkins Rd.
to get a loaf or two of Forte Grove’s new breads and pick up their pre-order form.


Redstick Farmers's Market and Main Street Market is now on Facebook!


We Need Your Help!
BREADA is working with Purdue University to gather information about your opinion on locally produced foods and farmers markets in the area. The survey link below will take about 10 minutes, is completely anonymous, and will help to better Red Stick Farmers Market! 
Survey Link


Thursday & Tuesday Mid-Week Markets
The Mid Week Markets continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesday’s Market is from 8 AM to 12 noon on Good wood Boulevard. The recently opened Thursday Market operates from 9 AM to 1 PM at 7248 Perkins Road in front of the Perkins Palms development. Red Stick Farmers Market is a producer only Market where shoppers make real connections with the farmers who grow local food. 
 






























Fresh From the Market
Fresh from the Market will feature local culinary students from Louisiana Culinary Institute as they prepare spring produce such as artichokes and fava beans. Chef Celeste Gill will host the cooking demonstration which begins at 10 AM in the North Street seating area of Main Street Market.

Inside Main Street Market

On Saturdays…

Steve Lawrence and his decadent chocolate will be here this Saturday! With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, grab a box or two for all the mothers in your life.

JBJ Creations will set up this Saturday and has all the gear your tiger fan mom may need.


Everyday at MSM…

Did you know that Pecans have the highest antioxidant content of any nut? Well, come out and grab a few bags, Plantation Pecan has a wide variety of pecans, from shelled, ground, salted, to chocolate coated!

Coyote Creek will have all you need to get your own Italian Herb garden started! Get your Italian garden tips at the Red Stick Market demo table we’ll have set up, then get your own rosemary, parsley, oregano, basil, and fennel from Coyote Creek to take home!



   



May is garden month!

 Stop by the Red Stick Farmers market to pick up any plant you’ll need for your spring plantings! Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and your mom needs a few plants for her garden or patio too. Get your mother’s day shopping done with a week early, mom would be proud!

Would you like to learn to plant an Italian Herb Garden? How about one for ole mom? Come by the BREADA demo table and find out how to plant and cook your favorite Italian herbs: Basil, oregano, parsley, fennel, and rosemary. Then get one started with plants from your local Red Stick Farmers Market vendors!

Local Foods Book Club-the new book : Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver
The Local Food Book Club meets once a month, the first Wednesday of every month at 5pm in the North St seating area of Main Street Market.




Mid Week Market

Red Stick Farmers operate the Mid Week Market every Tuesday from 8:00 am until 12 noon as a producer- only Farmers Market. Stop by and shop the Market at the Unitarian Church parking lot at 8470 Goodwood Boulevard. Our Thursday market is now open every Thursday from 9am to 1pm at 7248 Perkins Road next to Investor Bank and Martin Wine Cellar.

‘No Pet’ Policy

Red Stick Farmers Market and Main Street Market thank all pet owners for adhering to our new Animal Policy which states: Due to health and safety of food products and market patrons, pets are not permitted within the Market area, building, or walkways or retail locations unless serving in an official assistance capacity.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 




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