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July 1, 2026

Trion Farmers Market Open Thursday Morning with Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and More

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Fresh, locally grown produce and homemade products will once again be available Thursday as the Trion Farmers Market welcomes shoppers from 8 a.m. until noon at the pavilion near the Trion Track Field off Simmons Street.

This week’s market is expected to feature sweet corn, green beans, Super Sauce, Roma, San Marzano and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beans, okra, yellow squash, fresh eggs, grass-fed beef and pork. Shoppers can also find homemade blueberry muffins, zucchini bread, jams, jellies, squash relish, chow chow, bread and butter pickles, candied jalapeños, salsa, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, chocolate no-bake cookies, chocolate chip cookies and a variety of herbal products including creams, lip balm, oils, tinctures, herbal sprays, Bug-Off spray and salves.

The Trion Farmers Market is held every Thursday throughout the growing season, giving residents an opportunity to support local farmers, bakers and artisans while purchasing fresh, locally produced goods.

June 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Farm Stand Program Entering Final Days Before Deadline

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Time is running out for residents to participate in the Chattooga County Young Farmers Farm Stand Card Program, with the deadline to complete and submit cards set for June 30.

April 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

SMS FFA Plant Sale Set For April 15–18 In Summerville

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Garden season is right around the corner, and Summerville Middle School’s FFA program is getting ready to help the community grow with its annual plant sale.

The SMS FFA Plant Sale will take place April 15 through April 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. each day, with a special Saturday sale on April 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The sale will be held at the Summerville Middle School greenhouse, located at 200 Middle School Road.

Shoppers will find a wide variety of plants, including hanging baskets, petunias, succulents, herbs, ferns, and spider plants, along with a large selection of vegetables like tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and melons.

Prices range from $1 plants and herbs to $15 hanging baskets, with bundle deals available on several items.

Organizers say the event is a great opportunity to support local students while picking up plants for spring gardens, landscaping, and outdoor spaces.