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Farmers Markets 2020

Farmers markets are happening this summer and they’re beginning to open now! Markets are adopting new measures to make sure everyone stays safe. They’ll look a little different this year with social distancing practices in place. The open air atmosphere is a nice place to shop and of course connect to your local farms. Check…

“No squeezing the tomatoes, but the region’s farmers markets are almost ready to come back”

In a recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article Bob Batz, Jr reports on local farmers markets openings and changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the region’s farmers are doing that and very quickly, agree experts such as Erin Hagan, who runs Farm to Table, a resource for local food in Western Pennsylvania.

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week!

Each year, Farmers Market Coalition helps recognize farmers markets across the country with National Farmers Market Week.  August 4th – 10th, markets will host local special events and activities, and online, we hail the benefits of farmers markets for farmers, consumers, and the community as a whole. Here’s how you can help us spread the…

South Main Street Farmer’s Market – Winter Edition

The first South Main Street Farmer’s Market – Winter Edition was a huge success. So we have scheduled two more Winter Markets! Saturday, March 16th11:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday, April 13th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm This is an indoor market hosted by The Marketplace at Emerald Valley 145 S. Main Street in Washington….

Call for Vendors – Carrick Market through N3D

SEPTEMBER 16 12-3PM FREE to participate We want farmers, bakers, and makers! Join us as we support the Carrick neighborhood. Each summer, Carrick plans to host a farmer’s market program. As a part of the URA/ NextPittsburgh/ Mayor’s office initiative, The Next 3 Days, we are assembling a mini-farmers market to demonstrate the potential in…

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available to eligible consumers across the county. Those eligible will receive one set of checks / vouchers to be spent at participating farmers’ markets. Each set is worth a total of  $20.00 (issued as four worth $5.00 each). Seniors may have a proxy acquire the checks…

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