Preserves like these from the Williston Farmers Market are one of the many offerings at local farmers markets. (Observer file photo)
July 25th, 2013
Farmers’ markets are a fun, affordable and engaging way to buy local and support our community members. Markets typically take place May-October in more than a quarter of the towns and villages that make up Vermont, and feature seasonal produce, crafts, and artisan goods and products.
Vermont is dedicated to keeping agricultural dollars in state while providing its citizens with the most nutritious and wholesome food available. Access to local, sustainably produced food has been growing since the Farm to Plate strategic plan was passed in 2009 and will continue to grow with community support.
A trip to the farmers’ market will fill your fridge with local goodies and allow you to meet the people producing your food. Take note of what will be in season during your next farmers’ market.
Burlington Farmers’ Market (Burlington)
City Hall Park
Saturday • 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 11 – October 26
Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market (Grand Isle)
St. Joseph’s Church
Saturday• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 25 – October 5
Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market (South Hero)
St. Rose of Lima Parish
Wednesday • 3-6 p.m.
May 29 – September 25
Enosburg Falls Farmers’ Market (Enosburg Falls)
Lincoln Park, Main Street
Saturday • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 18 – October 26
Second Location:
Lincoln Park, Main Street
Tuesday • 3-6:30 p.m.
May 21 – October 29
Five Corners Farmers’ Market (Essex Junction)
Lincoln Place
Friday • 3:30-7:30 p.m.
May 31 – October 4
Fletcher Allen Farmers’ Market (Burlington)
Davis Concourse of the hospital
Thursday • 2:30-5 p.m.
May 16 – October 17
Jericho Farmers’ Market (Jericho)
Mills Riverside Park
Thursday • 3-6:30 p.m.
June 4 – September 26
Milton Grange Farmers’ Market (Milton)
Milton High School
Thursday • 4-7 p.m.
June 13 – October 10
New North End Farmers’ Market (Burlington)
Elks Lodge
Thursday • 3-6:30 p.m.
May 23 – September 26
Northwest Farmers’ Market
(St. Albans)
Taylor Park
Saturday • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 18 – October 26
Old North End Farmers’ Market (Burlington)
Dewey Park
Tuesday • 3-6:30 p.m.
June 18 – October 29
Richmond Farmers’ Market (Richmond)
Volunteers Green
Friday • 3-6:30 p.m.
May 31 – October 11
Shelburne Farmers’ Market (Shelburne)
Shelburne Center on Route 7 and Church St.
Saturday • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 25 – October 12
South Burlington Farmers’ Market (South Burlington)
S. Burlington High School
Sunday • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 2 – October 13
Underhill & Jericho Market (Underhill/Jericho)
115 Orr Rd., Jericho
Thursday • 3-6:30 p.m.
Year-round
Second Location
Jericho & Underhill Center’s county stores
Thursday • 4-7 p.m.
Year-round
Westford Farmers’ Market (Westford)
Town Common
Friday • 3:30-6:30 p.m.
June 21 – October 11
Williston Farmers’ Market (Williston)
NEFCU Parking lot, 141 Harvest Lane
Wednesday • 4-7 p.m.
May 29 – October 2
Winooski Farmers’ Market (Winooski)
Champlain Mill Green
Sunday • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 9 – October 20
SOURCE: http://nofavt.org/find-organic-food/farmers-market-directory
almost 3 decades ago when williston started it’s development review process the public works section was pushing for a wider roadway typical for residential streets. The town adopted 30 ft widths vs 24ft. That’s 6/24 (30%) additional impervious area and runoff that needs to treated before flowing into ALLEN BROOK. The town and selectboard have indicated a lack of interest to reach out and help communties like mine that have had expired stormwater permits for more then a decade. Its always been a wait and see, well I see where this headed now.