September 20, 2017 at 4:45 p.m.
Behind the scenes at the Hodag Farmers Market
Behind the scenes at the Hodag Farmers Market
By By Cassie Shefcik-
Working with an empty tummy is no fun and that's why after setting up our stall I often wander over to the Hillbillies and purchase four huge cookies.
Hillbilly Hollow, from Conover, is one of several vendors that have with the market for a long time. They don't have to harvest, wash, and pack produce for market. They bake bread the night before market. Notice I said the night before. Their bread is delicious! Their cookies are awesome! Actually, everything they bring to the market is wonderful!
They have a variety of baked goods - not just yeast bread and cookies - and so much more. In order to bring baked goods, cheese, meat, and eggs to the market they have to have a state-certified kitchen and farm. They are bound by the state to follow the rules mandated. They are always subject to inspection by the state.
Hillbilly Hollow also raises dairy goats for their cheese and meat. Cheese, whether spreadable (soft) or in a brick (hard), comes in a variety of flavors. They also sell goat sausage. Describing the taste of goat can get a bit tricky. I liken it to a cross between beef and venison. Others say it tastes like a blend of lamb and beef. Either way, it's delicious.
The Hillbillies sell whole chickens and eggs from the birds raised on their farm. They've also added unique canned goods. Since they are state-certified they are not bound by the rules that other vendors who fall under the Pickle Bill have to follow. They have to buy state approved items so they can't go out to their backyard, pick blackberries, and make them into jelly. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Pioneer Park.
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