WHEN SEASONS COLLIDE! These are the days when zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, peaches, eggplant and the other gifts of Summer mingle with Fall’s hardier produce… think pears, apples, and butternut squash. And the season’s first garlic is here now too, and that means Garlic Fest can’t be far behind (October 6th & 7th in fact). Come...
We’re celebrating sunflowers this weekend! Bring a smile to your face, sunshine to your home, or a burst of color to your holiday picnic table with a single stem or a whole bouquet! Click here to see this week’s e-update,
August is winding down and the market is showing the first signs of fall this weekend with the arrival of winter squash and a plethora of pears. But don’t let the tastes of summer slip away — stock up on peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and more, and preserve them for the winter by canning...
Whether you like to grow them, eat them or can them (or all of the above), we have something for you this weekend. Come celebrate one of summer’s tastiest treasures. Discover a favorite new heirloom, learn some new tips for preserving and growing tomatoes, chow down on fried green tomatoes and say cheers with a...
When you shop at a your local farmers market, not only are you getting the freshest, most flavorful food you can find, your money stays closer to home too! But you probably already know that. Help us grow the local food revolution by spreading the good word to your friends and neighbors! Let them know...
PEACH DAY 2018!! From bushels of fresh-picked freestone peaches to five types of peach pie, to cobblers and crumbles, and donuts and danish — you name it, we’ll have it! Oh, and did we mention homemade peaches n cream ice cream? And fresh squeezed peach lemonade? Or peach upside down cake, and peach cobbler parfaits?...
NATIONAL FARMERS’ WEEK is a celebration sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture that highlights the important role farmers’ markets play in the nation’s food system. “It is important for Americans to know that the food they buy directly from their local farmer isn’t just more flavorful, but also has a very real impact on...
Celebrate Summer’s Bounty – In early July we celebrated EFM’s 266th year in Centre Square and last week we celebrated the ubiquitous zucchini — and even though this Saturday is not an event day at EFM, we are still celebrating as this is the time of year that we find many of our favorites at...
Sweet Corn, Slicing Tomatoes and Zucchini 500!! Get ready to play with your food, because our 12th Annual Zucchini 500 rolls into Centre Square this Saturday. It’s the one time of year when we actually condone fast food at the market! Click here to see this week’s e-update.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing children experiencing the market and enjoying their community. We strive to help children develop a reverence for the earth, and an appreciation for their food and the people who grow it. It’s our hope that we’re growing a generation that embraces farming, lives like a local, and eats with...
