5 Points on the Importance of Farmers Markets

1. Supporting Local Economy: Farmers markets provide a platform for local farmers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, thereby keeping money within the community and supporting small-scale producers.
2. Promoting Healthy Eating: By offering fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods, farmers markets encourage healthier eating habits among community members, contributing to improved overall well-being.
3. Fostering Community Connection: These markets serve as gathering places where neighbors can come together, fostering a sense of community and strengthening social ties through shared experiences and interactions.
4. Preserving Agricultural Diversity: Farmers markets often showcase a diverse range of crops and products, including heirloom varieties and specialty items, which helps preserve agricultural biodiversity and cultural heritage.
5. Environmental Sustainability: By reducing the distance food travels from farm to table, farmers markets promote sustainability by cutting down on carbon emissions associated with transportation and packaging, thus contributing to a healthier environment for the community and beyond.

Fresh seasonal fruits & vegetables

Locally produced specialty food items & baked goods

Farm fresh eggs, beef, poultry & pork

Handmade bath & body items

Crafts, gifts, photography, knife sharpening & more

Farmers markets serve as vibrant hubs, seamlessly weaving the threads of community and local commerce. Beyond the stalls laden with fresh produce and artisanal goods, these markets offer a space where neighbors converge, forging connections that transcend mere transactions. Here, conversations sprout like beanstalks, cultivating bonds between growers and consumers, fostering a deeper understanding of the food on our plates and the hands that nurture it. As patrons sample the season's bounty, they engage in a dance of dialogue, sharing recipes, stories, and snippets of wisdom passed down through generations. Farmers markets become more than just marketplaces; they evolve into cultural crossroads, where the heartbeat of a community resonates through the laughter, the chatter, and the exchange of goods and goodwill alike.

Some of the Vendors you'll see on May 25th

Aroma Logic - Coffee, brewed, beans & ground

Resonance Center Farm - crepes made on site

Black Squirrel Flower Farm

Harvest Thyme Farm - Veggies and plants

Mullett Meadows Farm - Eggs and baked goods

Mother Mary's Canning Co

Honey Buttons

Bittersweet

Northern Alchemy

Windy Acres Farm - Meats and eggs

Lowell Beethem - Maple Syrup

Jarman's Pure Maple Syrup

Joan's Cakes & more

Bloomfield Tool

Kayln Stokes - Honey

Sharone Jewell - Baked goods

Mojo's Spices & Rubs