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Head to Lander City Park on Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to persue and purchase local produce, products and art at the Lander Valley Farmers Market. The market on July 10 takes place at last year’s location—the dirt lot on City Park Drive.
Challenge for Charities
The Lander Valley Farmers Market is participating in this year’s Challenge for Charities. Donate before Saturday, July 10 to be eligible for Challenge for Charities matching funds.
To donate, visit https://www.landercommunityfoundation.org/donate-to-challenge-for-charities. You’ll be given the opportunity to select the organization that will receive your donation. (Lander Valley Farmers Market is on the list.)
You can also mail your contribution to:
Lander Community Foundation
PO Box 1131
Lander, WY 82520
To donate to the Lander Valley Farmers Market, please write “Lander Valley Farmers Market” in the memo line of your check.
Thank you for considering donating!
Volunteering at the Lander Valley Farmers Market
Do you want to get involved with the market? The Lander Valley Farmers Market is seeking two volunteers per week to help out. It’s a really fun way to spend a Saturday morning. For more information, or to sign up, email lvfmmarketmanager@gmail.com.
Speedgoat Market
Do you need a mid-week market fix? Check out Speedgoat Market, the Lander Valley Farmers Market’s online, year-round market, https://www.speedgoatmarket.com/.
Basil, Coconut Chicken:
Following is a slow cooker recipe for basil, coconut chicken. Make it in the morning, enjoy summer in Wind River Country, and come home to a tasty and healthy dinner, using many ingredients that can be found at the Lander Valley Farmers Market.
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 14 oz. lite canned coconut milk
• 2 cups fresh basil
• 1 tbsp. ginger
• 2 jalapenos
• 3 garlic cloves
• juice from 2 limes
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• salt
• pepper
• arugula
• tortillas
Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Combine the coconut milk, basil, ginger, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a blender. Pour on top of the chicken, and cook for six or more hours. Remove and shred chicken. Place shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir. Using a slotted spoon, put chicken in a warmed tortilla. Top with arugula. Wrap and enjoy.
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