{"id":17507,"date":"2013-08-06T17:40:19","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T21:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=17507"},"modified":"2013-08-07T02:34:47","modified_gmt":"2013-08-07T06:34:47","slug":"celebrate-national-farmers-market-week-by-purchasing-locally-grown-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=17507","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Farmers’ Market week"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 2013 guide provides information on local farmers’ markets in Chester County<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n
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The Local Farm Products Guide can be found on the Chester County Website.<\/p><\/div>\n

This week, August 4 through 10, is National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau encourages residents\u00a0to take advantage of all the fresh vegetables and fruit that abound at local farmers’ markets and farm stands.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes that shopping at farmers\u2019 markets is a great way to get fresh, seasonal, locally grown fruit and vegetables, as well as\u00a0support local growers and the local economy.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips for residents planning to attend farmers’ markets:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the crowds overwhelm you<\/b>. Farmers’ markets can get crowded. Be patient and take your time to check out each vendor\u2019s produce.<\/p>\n

Arrive early<\/b>\u00a0to get the best selection.<\/p>\n

Stop at each vendor\u2019s stand<\/b>\u00a0before making a purchase. Prices and selection can vary from farmer to farmer. Comparison shop.<\/p>\n

Talk to the growers<\/b>. Try a sample, particularly of something new. Check out the taste and flavor. Ask how they like to prepare it.<\/p>\n

Bring your own reusable bag<\/b>\u00a0and storage containers for the more delicate fruits and vegetables like blackberries and cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Share the experience<\/b>\u00a0with your friends and neighbors and on Facebook.<\/p>\n

The Chester County\u00a02013 Local Farm Products Guide<\/i>\u00a0has a listing of farmers\u2019 markets and farmers\u2019 stands in Chester County and a map showing their location.<\/p>\n

Farmers’ Markets nearest to Unionville and Kennett Square residents (Southeastern Chester County and West Chester) include:<\/p>\n

Kennett Square Farmers’ Market<\/b><\/address>\n
Downtown Kennett Square<\/address>\n
Fridays, 2pm\u20136pm\u2028<\/address>\n
610-444-8188<\/address>\n
ksqfarmersmarket@gmail.com<\/a> <\/i><\/address>\n
www.ksqfarmersmarket.wordpress.com<\/a><\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\n
New Garden Growers’ Market<\/b><\/address>\n
Near New Garden Township Park<\/address>\n
Route 41\u2028<\/address>\n
Saturdays: 9am\u20131pm<\/address>\n
610-268-2150<\/address>\n
www.newgardengrowers.com<\/a><\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n<\/address>\n
West Chester Growers’ Market<\/b><\/address>\n
Downtown West Chester<\/address>\n
Church Street parking lot<\/address>\n
Saturdays: 9am\u20131pm<\/address>\n
info@westchestergrowersmarket.com<\/a> <\/i><\/address>\n
www.westchestergrowersmarket.com<\/a><\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
Artisan Exchange West Chester<\/b><\/address>\n
Artisan Exchange<\/address>\n
208 Carter Drive Suite 13-B West Chester, PA 19382<\/address>\n
Saturdays: 10am\u20132pm<\/address>\n
610-719-0232<\/address>\n
www.artisanexchangewcpa.com<\/a><\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n

Other locations of farm outlets, retail outlets, and specialty products can be found in the Local Farm Products<\/em> guide on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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