NCDA&CS News Release: State Farmers Market to host Collard Day Friday, Nov. 6

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2009

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Monica Wood, marketing specialist
State Farmers Market
(919) 733-7417

State Farmers Market to host Collard Day Friday, Nov. 6

WHAT:	Visitors are invited to celebrate a Southern meal staple at Collard Day on Friday, Nov. 6. Vendors will have fresh, locally grown collard greens for sale along with all the fixings, including a variety of relishes, salsas and chow-chows. The State Farmers Market Restaurant will provide freshly cooked collard samples and hushpuppies, along with recipes, serving tips and nutritional information.
WHEN:	Friday, Nov. 6 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
WHERE:	Farmers Building State Farmers Market 1201 Agriculture St. Interstate 40, exit 297, Lake Wheeler Road
WHO:	Collard Day is sponsored by the State Farmers Market Restaurant, State Farmers Market and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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