Good Reasons to Shop at Farmers Markets

Nice article on why it makes sense to shop at farmers markets.

http://www.lawncareservice.net/blog/2011/10-advantages-to-going-to-a-farmers-market/

Photos from Feb 5 Farmers Market

Our season has come to an end.  I would like to thank everyone that made it out to the market to shop.  Not only did you get some fresh and delicious food - you have helped farms and small businesses more than you can imagine. I would also like to thank all the fantastic vendors that have been at our market - what a fantastic mix of wonderful personalities and genuinely nice people - I will miss you all - until November!

The Grand Finale - February 5

This is our LAST market of the season - we won't be back until November - so don't miss this Saturday 10:00 to 2:00.  We have a very special vendor this week - Still River Winery.  They will be at the market with samples of  Apfel Eis - apple ice wine!  Also, Jones Farm in conjunction with The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship is sponsoring a "coffee for Red Wing Farm", with 100% of money collected donated to the preservation of Red Wing Farm on Maple Road.
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Jones Farm - apples, cider, squash, honey,cheese & coffee
Shady Pine Farm - the freshest beef, pork & eggs
Liberty Fish - fresh fish & seafood
Fior D'Italia - delicious and healthy raviolis - incredible fillings
Danish Pastry House - breads & old world pastries - this week's special is "Jim's Potato" - stop by and find out just what you've been missing!
Got Thyme - the famous chicken pot pies
Kittredge Candles - beautiful scented soy candles - along with some unusual scents, such as pizza, beer and dirt
Deborahs Kitchen - mouth-watering spreadable fruits
Surfing Goat Soaps - all natural, gentle and hydrating goat milk soaps
Still River Winery - Apfel Eis wine - come & sample some
Tower Root Beer - simply the best root beer
Princess House Cookware - professional quality, pfoa-free, life time guarantee cookware
Lowell Humane Society - they will have literature on pet adoptions - including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets and rabbits
The Chelmsford Patch - Come find out where Chelmsford residents get their news & events
Hope to see you at the market!!

Photos from Jan 29th Market

Thanks to everyone that came out to the market this past Saturday.  We had beautiful weather and some terrific food!

Only TWO Weeks Left!!!

There are only two weeks left, so if you've been thinking about checking us out - now is the time!  The following is a listing of our wonderful vendors this week:
Jones Farm - apples, cider, squash, honey & cheese
Shady Pine Farm - the freshest beef, pork & eggs
Liberty Fish - fresh fish & seafood
Fior D'Italia - delicious and healthy pasta
Danish Pastry - breads & incredibly sinful pastries
Sweet Lydias - smores, chocolate & caramel covered pretzels
Got Thyme - the famous chicken pot pies
Kittredge Candles - beautiful scented soy candles
Deborahs Kitchen - mouth-watering spreadable fruits
Barefoot Books - beautifully illustrated childrens books
Princess House Cookware - pfoa-free, lifetime guarantee cookware
Tower Root Beer - simply the best root beer

January 22 Farmers Market

Thank-you to everyone that made it to our market this past Saturday.  We had a great turn-out for the bird feeding seminar.  There are only two farmers markets left - hope to see you there!

January 22 Market Vendors

Don't miss this week - we have a LOT going on. In addition to the vendors listed below, we will also have the Billerica Cat Care Coalition  in the main store with kitties looking for a home. At 1:00 we will be hosting a  FREE seminar on Attracting & Feeding Wild Birds during the cold winter months. This weeks vendors:
Jones Farm - apples, cider, squash & cheese
Shady Pine Farm - fresh beef, pork & eggs
Liberty Fish - haddock, cod, salmon, flounder & scallops
Fior D'Italia - delicious pasta meals, raviolis with a variety of fillings
Danish Pasty House - fresh breads, pastries, scrumptious desserts
Annie's Gluten Free - gluten free cupcakes, cookies, granola, breads
Fudge Is Love - wonderful variety of fudge
Sweet Lydias - smores, marshmallows, chocolate & caramel pretzels
Got Thyme - chicken pot pies
Rylison Scrubs - all natural hand & body scrubs
Tomten Beeworks - raw local honey creamed & liquid
Kittredge Candles - long lasting soy candles in beautiful & unusual scents
Nancy Padres - beautiful handmade jewelry
Princess House Cookware - pofa-free, lifetime guarantee cookware
Tower Root Beer - delicious root beer & diet root beer