‘Tis The Season For Farmer’s Markets…

After a long and very cold Winter, I am very happy that Spring is not only here but well under way…

Like many other States, Maryland has begun to put into practice many supportive and sustainable ideas that will continue to promote greening strategies throughout our area, long after the catchy monikers fade into history. One way of continuing to support the demands of the public is by offering more direct buy markets (farmer’s markets) which offer fresher, farm to table products. These direct buy farmer’s markets allow you to buy directly from the source, and many markets require that the products are grown or manufactured locally.

Did you know that purchasing food, goods and services from local business suppliers is not only environmentally friendly, but out of every $100 spent $45 goes right back into your community? Compare this with the same $100 that is spent at a local chain, and only $14 goes back into your community. By buying local, we help maintain the economic health of family owned enterprises and ultimately receive a better quality, nutrient rich product that was recently harvested or manufactured.

Below is the list of all of the Farmer’s Markets in our area. I will be visiting many of them in the coming days and weeks, so stay tuned to find out where to buy the best of anything and everything our community has to offer…or better yet, get out there and support them by visiting the markets yourselves…

Annapolis FRESHFARM Market
Annapolis: Donner Parking Lot – Compromise Street
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon May 2 – November 21
Contact: Katie Lima 202-362-8889
info@freshfarmmarkets.org
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Annapolis Towne Center at Parole/Whole Foods Farmers’ Market (new market)
Sidewalk along Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. June 2 – October 27
Contact Lisa Barge 410-222-7410

Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market
Annapolis: Riva Road & Harry S. Truman Parkway
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon April 3 – December 18
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon June 8- October 26
Contact: Brenda Conti 410-349-0317
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Deale Farmers’ Market
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot
5965 Deale-Churchton Rd.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 1 – October 28
Contact: Gail Wilkerson 410-867-4993
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Department of Natural Resources Farmers’ Market
DNR parking lot off Taylor Avenue
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 3 – September 30
Contact: AAEDC 410-222-7410

The Centre at Glen Burnie Farmers’ Market
Glen Burnie Mall in front of BEST BUY
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. June 23 – August 15
Contact: Lisa Barge 410-222-7410
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Piney Orchard Farmers’ Market
Odenton: Stream Valley Drive off Rt. 170
Piney Orchard Community and Visitors Center Parking Lot
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 9 – November 24
Contact: Bill Morris 410-867-9162
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Severna Park Farmers’ Market
Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Road
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon April 24 – October 30
Contact: Anita Robertson 410-924-3092
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

Westfield Annapolis Farmers’ Market
Route 50 & Jennifer Rd. – Sears parking lot
Sunday: 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. January 1 – April 19 (1st and 3rd Sundays)
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May 2 – October 31
Contact: Brenda Conti 410-349-0317
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted

‘Tis The Season For Farmer’s Markets…

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