Helping Local Pantries Stock Shelves with FRESH, LOCAL Produce

by Farmers Market Manager
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

According to recent studies, 1 in 5 Hoosiers don’t get enough to eat on a daily basis.

City Market wants to do its part in helping reduce that number. One way we do that is accepting SNAP EBT and WIC vouchers but we are also running a promotion this year called “Buy Two, Give One.”

Shoppers will be able to buy two fresh produce items and donate one to our weekly donation basket.

There is a common misconception that pantries and shelters can only take nonperishable food and we want to promote...

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Garden Sass Farmers Market

by Farmers Market Manager
Monday, April 1, 2013

This season at Garden Sass Farmers Market, as managers of the Downtown Farmers market on the Square, we will be setting up on the south side of the downtown Square I Cassville MO on Sat from 7:00am till sold.

First Name: John
Last Name: Potter Sr
Market: Garden Sass Farmers market Assn
City: Cassville
State: MO

 

Summer Into Winter Market Transition Event (October 26th – November 30th)

by Farmers Market Manager
Thursday, October 4, 2012

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market Celebrates Its Summer Into Winter Market Transition Event (October 26th – November 30th)

As summer gives way to autumn and autumn to winter, Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market will be celebrating its Summer Into Winter Market Transition Event with special events, contests, cooking demonstrations, tastings, and much more. The Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market (LEWFM) on Cincinnati’s West Side will begin celebrating during its regular Market on Friday October...

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LEWFM accepts EBT! Ohio Farmers Market Making it Easier to Buy Local

by Farmers Market Manager
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market OhioLEWFM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE NOW ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS AT OUR MARKET.

Customers wanting to make purchases at our market using their EBT Cards should come to the Market Management Booth.

Please spread the word to your family, friends, and coworkers about this important news.

First Name: Mel
Last Name: Farnsley
Market: Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio

FarmersMarket.com is making it easier to find and buy local food.  Are you involved in the slow food movement?  Do you...

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Apples Galore!! at Russo's Fruit & Vegetable Farm

by Farmers Market Manager
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Russo's Fruit & Vegetable Farm Farmers Market New JerseyIf you're in the Tabernacle, New Jersey area- take a trip to Russo's Fruit & Vegetable Farm for some delicious local food:

We have a great apple crop this year!

There is nothing like a crisp, freshly picked apple.....We currently have "Our Own" Gala and Ginger Gold Apples in the store....with MANY more yummy varieties to come as the fall season progresses!

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First Name: Melissa
Last Name: Russo
Market: Russo's Fruit & Vegetable Farm
City: Tabernacle
State: NJ

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Enter to Win a Farmers Market Basket Today At The Market!

by Farmers Market Manager
Saturday, August 11, 2012

Feast of Artisans A Farmers Market Texas

TODAY AT THE MARKET Esprit International School 4-7pm
4890 W. Panther Creek Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77381

It's National Farmers Market Week... Help us celebrate!

Fostering Hope Cafe will be offering grilled chicken salad or grilled chicken wrap. Great options for hot summer evening dinners! AND you won't have to worry about cooking dinner!

Edmonds Farm will have their fresh picked green beans, PEACHES, bell peppers (red & green), eggplant, tomatoes, okra and fresh hulled black eye peas.

Nisha's Quick N...

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Growhio "Our Farm Wouldn't Exist without this Farmers Market"

by Farmers Market Manager
Friday, August 10, 2012

It's not too late to celebrate National Farmers Market Week!

You can feel the excitment of the shoppers and vendors in this video clip.

"I don't know if I've met a vegetable that I don't like," says one enthusiastic vendor when asked his favorite. 

Another farmer relates, "Our farm wouldn't exist without this farmers market." 

It makes you realize the importance of farmers markets, not only to the shopper, but to the farmers and vendors.   Farmers markets help bring the community together, giving...

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Blackberry Mojito Jam At The Feast of Artisans Farmers Market Texas

by Farmers Market Manager
Friday, August 10, 2012

Feast of Artisans Farmers Market TexasTODAY AT THE MARKET... 3-7pm The Woodlands Mall (next to Barnes & Noble)

It is NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK!

We will have a gift basket full of framers market goodies and Mall gift cards. Make sure you stop by the farmers market tent and sign up to win. Come out and show your support and do something great for you and your community! We need your support to keep on growing! Happy vendors/farmers bring more vendors/farmers!

To help set the mood for a wonderful farmers market this week, we will have...

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Get Your Garlic On at the North Plains Farmers' Market!

by Farmers Market Manager
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Scare the vampires away!  The North Plains Farmers' Market is sporting a new garlicky look!

We will have LT&Company for our musicians and OSU Extension Canning and Food Preservation volunteers at the market to answer questions and tips about garlic.

The market will be hosting the "Buy A Bunch For The Hungry Summer Food Drive."

The proceeds benefit the Tualatin Valley Gleaners,a partner organization of the Oregon Food Bank.

The Market Sprouts will get to take home the bounty from their garden bed...

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Accepting Food Stamps-SNAP/EBT at the Manchester Farmers Market New Hampshire

by Farmers Market Manager
Thursday, August 9, 2012

A great way to improve access to quality farm fresh food.  The Manchester Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT as tender and are now DOUBLING what recipients spend!

For example, they spend $10, they get an additional $10 to spend on produce!

In addition, all our patrons are offered free bus rides home from our market from Manchester Transit Authority!

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First Name: Steve
Last Name: Thomas
Market: Manchester Farmers Market
City: Manchester
State: New Hampshire

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