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The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 6th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

MOUNTAIN VIEW SHEEP FARM will be attending the Market this week. We will have a variety of Handwoven Shawls, Scarf’s, and Baby Blankets, as well as handspun Shetland and Merino yarn and drop spindles. All our items can be custom made to your liking, if you’re unable to make the market, you can follow/contact us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mountainviewsheepfarm?mibextid=9R9pXO. We accept cash and cards.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with beautiful, organically grown local fresh produce. We will have Red Swiss Chard, Dragon’s Tongue Beans, Red and Candy Onions, Salsa Verde boxes with tomatillos, Heirloom Duchess of Oldenburg Apples, Spahetti Squash, Celery, Carrots and Roma. Tomatoes. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. FMNP checks.  For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on October 6th. Some items have been requested and others added to the table. Artisan fresh breads include, rye with caraway seeds, sunflower seed bread, pepperoni bread, light whole wheat, plus others. Fresh brown eggs from our hen house. Sweet treats by request and some of my favorites. Garden salad. Future requests can be made to me at netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313 home. 814-598-0649 cell by text. Thank you for so loyally supporting me as I try to have quality food choices for your enjoyment.  Also available:  Maple Syrup by local by The Green Hill Sugar Shack

CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!

JOANIE’S APIARY will be at the Market this week.  Along with our usual Raw Local Honey I have a limited supply of comb honey . I will also have our beeswax products, hand cream and wood polish and 100% beeswax candles. Corn heating pads also. If you can not make it to market you can always contact me at joaniesapiary@gmail.com to pick up my products at my home or at another location. All my products are also at the Artisan Center in Coudersport.

HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS creamed honey will be available to purchase at JOANIE’S APIARY table.  There will also be creamed honey with cinnamon. A great addition for your morning toast or muffin!!!

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at Friday’s Farmers Market.  Bringing Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Bell Peppers, Red and Yellow Sweet Peppers, Macintosh Apples, Hot Hungarian Peppers, Juliet Cherry Tomatoes and some surprises.   ACCEPTING FMNP CHECKS.  Rough Rider Brand pocket knives and offering Knife Sharpening while you shop the other venders.  

MIL-BEA FARMS will be at the Farmers Market this Friday.  We will have our assortment of silk flower arrangements and country decor, homemade goat milk lotions, lip balms and body butters.  New this week, just in time for cold and flu season, we will have an all natural Sore Throat Spray, derived from local ingredients.  Custom orders of silk flower arrangements for weddings, parties or other events are also available. we will also have our corn stalks for fall decorations.  For more information, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/milbeafarms or email us at milbeafarms@gmail.com  

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, lip balm, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

QUIET ACRES will be at market on October 6th (weather permitting) with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal.  On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons – kids, adults, mommy/daddy and me.  Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments. You can contact us at QuietAcresPortAllegany@gmail.com.  

Biomic Sciences Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ION* Sinus Support, ION* Biome Sinus, and Restore Sinus Spray Products Due to Microbial Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2023 – Charlottesville, VA – Biomic Sciences is voluntarily recalling all lots of ION* Sinus Support, ION* Biome Sinus, and Restore Sinus Spray products to the consumer level. FDA testing found the product to contain microbial contamination identified as Microbacterium sp., Fictibacillus sp., Bacillus sp., (primarily B. malikii), and Paenibacillus sp (these microorganisms are generally non-pathogenic).

Merck Animal Health Expands Voluntary Recall with Four Additional Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) in the U.S., Due to Presence of Particulate Matter

RAHWAY, N.J., Sept. 29, 2023 – Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), is voluntarily recalling four additional batches of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL in the United States, used for injection in cattle, swine and horses due to the presence of particulate matter.

Eagle Produce LLC Recalls Whole Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk

Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe with the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella following a test conducted on cantaloupe in a distribution center by the FDA.

Potter County:
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The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors. This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.