As you know from our Winter Food Project, farmers markets aren't just a harvest-time occurrence. They happen year-round across the state, and a whole host of them will be opening up in May and June and run through the fall. A listing of the markets where our members sell goods can be found on our website, and you can also view a complete listing of markets on the Department of Agriculture website.And don't forget, markets don't just sell produce! You can often use a farmers market as a one-stop shop for all your grocery needs, from delicious fresh fruits and vegetables, to meat, seafood, dairy, sweets, coffee, baked goods, prepared foods, and even some inedible items like wool, beeswax, and crafts. Give your local market a phone call or check out their website to learn more about their vendors. Going to a market is a wonderful way to get your grocery shopping done while having a great time and heading home with the freshest goods available!
CT NOFA will be tabling at many upcoming markets this spring through fall. Check out our website and sign up for our Gleanings eNewsletter to receive regular updates on where we will be and when. For now, however, here is where we are confirmed so far:
Ellington Farmers MarketSaturday May 12, 2012
9:00-12:00pm
Arbor Park on Route #286/ Main Street
Ellington, CT
Downtown Milford Farmers Market
Saturday July 7, 2012
9:00-1:00pm
58 River Street
Milford, CTManchester - CCC Farmer's Market
Thursday August 9, 2012
3:00-6:00pm
35 Oakland Street
Manchester, CT
Higganum Village Farmers Market (tentative)
Friday August 10, 2012
3:30-6:30pm
Higganum Green (intersection of Routes 154 and 81)
Higganum, CT
Stay tuned for more and have a great afternoon!
-Melissa
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