Tuesday, May 10, 2011
by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team
About the Market
Who doesn’t love fresh locally grown food? Sometimes it can be harder to get, but the volunteers who founded the Westside Farmers’ Market in 2005 made it easy for local residents. At 2501 Jackson Ave. every Thursday from June-September, locals get the chance to buy food from the people who grew it. It’s this connection that makes the Westside Farmers’ Market a success. What also makes the market special is that it is run entirely by volunteers, the people who are most passionate about getting the best products into the hands of local consumers.
Fresh Local Food
You can be sure to fill your refrigerator, but not empty your wallet at the Westside Farmers’ Market. With everything from fresh cuts of meat to baked goods, the market should have everything on your list. And of course there are fruit and vegetable vendors offering beautiful heirloom tomatoes, hand-picked berries and delicious beans and greens. There are also artisan cheeses, farm fresh eggs and organic herbs that will spruce up your kitchen and your family meals. Other produce commonly found at the Market includes whole melons, cherries, plums, asparagus, eggplant, apple cider and more depending on time of year.
Gearing up for 2011’s Market
In 2010 an average of 28 vendors served an average of 890 local consumers, but with more vendors signing up for the event, 2011 looks to be even bigger. This year the market will once again be open from 3pm- 7pm every Thursday, which allows for family outings when students are out of class and parents are off work. Check out www.westsidefarmersmarket.com for the latest news and to see what healthy fresh foods you will find!
