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"Desserts are like mistresses. They are bad for you. So if you are having one,
you might as well have two."
Chef Alain Ducasse
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what's at market
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Product highlights from the market. For a full calendar of what's in season when, click here.
In Abundance
Garlic Bulbs and Garlic Scapes, Cherries, Raspberries, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens
On Their Way In
Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Summer Squash, String Beans
On Their Way Out
Apples, Kale, Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, Swiss Chard
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who's at market
Want to
know which
farmers/producers are at market each
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New interactive maps for each market highlight the farmers & producers at market.
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featured recipe
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Looking for more recipes? Go to our searchable recipe database. Strawberry Cupcakes |
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about us
FRESHFARM Markets is the leading voice for farmers markets in the Washington, DC region and is a leader in the local food movement. A 501c3 nonprofit organization, FRESHFARM Markets is dedicated to promoting agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay region through the operation of 10 vibrant producer-only farmers markets and 5 educational programs. | | |
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Chipotle Chef at Market Demos
This week continues our Chipotle Chef at Market fresh tomato salsa demos at various FRESHFARM Markets. Chipotle will be distributing 200 "Token Tastes"(worth $5 each) at each market to encourage customers to buy new produce or products from their favorite farmers and producers. The tokens will be available at the Chipotle tent at each market. Here's the demo schedule: Tuesday, June 12 - Crystal City Wednesday, June 13 - Foggy Bottom Thursday, June 14 - by the White House Saturday, June 16 - Silver Spring |
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Ballston FRESHFARM Market to Open Thursday, June 28
NOTE: The opening day of the Ballston FRESHFARM Market has been rescheduled from June 21 to Thursday, June 28. General information is below:
Location: Welburn Square at 901 N. Taylor Street. Across the street from the Ballston Metro.
Hours: Thursdays from 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Farmers and Producers: Confirmed participants include Capitol Kettle Corn, Evergrain Bread Company, Garden Path Farm, Mickleys Orchard and Farm Market, Pleitez Produce, Shells Yes! Crab Cake Company, The Farms at Ellis Bay, and Wild Rose Soap Company. Stay tuned for additional information.
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FRESHFARM Markets Seeks New Office Space
Know of any great office spaces in downtown DC? FRESHFARM Markets is looking for a new office (between 1800-2200 square feet). We are willing to pay $25-$35 per square foot and must move by July 31! Contact Maddy at info@freshfarmmarkets.org with any leads. |
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Chef Todd Gray and FRESHFARM Markets Invite you to "Date Night by the White House"
Stroll the farmers market stalls during your lunch hour and pick up fresh ingredients for a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Todd Gray and the Equinox Restaurant culinary team of Chefs Karen Nicolas and Scott Galigeos.
Dates: June 21, July 26, August 30, or September 27
Market Tour: 11:30am- 12:30pm: Tour the FRESHFARM Market by the White House and select your fresh ingredients for dinner.
Class & Dinner: 6pm - 8:00pm: Cooking lesson and casually feast on your creations at Todd Gray's Muse at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Price: $40 per person. Plus tax & gratuity. Market ingredients will be purchased by the guest. Happy hour beverage prices will be available.
Reserve your spot today:
Email Ellen@EquinoxRestaurant.com
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Get Fresh
Staff recommendations for what to buy at market this week
1. Italian hot dogs - Red Apron Butchery
By the White House, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle
2. Blackberries - Barajas Produce, Agriberry
Annapolis, Crystal City, Foggy Bottom
3. Organic cucumbers - Farm at Sunnyside
Crystal City, Dupont Circle
4. Golden beets - Spring Valley Farm & Orchard
By the White House, Dupont Circle, Silver Spring
5. Individually packaged personal cheese plates with suggested wine and beer pairings - Keswick Creamery
Dupont Circle, H Street NE
6. Organic shallot scapes - Country Pleasures Farm
Dupont Circle
7. Barese swiss chard - Tree and Leaf Farm
Dupont Circle
8. Organic basil - The Farm at Our House
Silver Spring
9. Kohlrabi - Pleitez Produce
Bethesda
10. Fresh Mozzarella - Blue Ridge Dairy
Dupont Circle, Silver Spring
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What's Happening at Market
by the White House
Chef at Market: Chipotle Mexican Grill will demonstrate how to make fresh tomato salsa using local ingredients, 11am to 2:30pm.
Crystal City
Chef at Market: Chipotle Mexican Grill will demonstrate how to make fresh tomato salsa using local ingredients, 3pm to 7pm.
Dupont Circle Chef at Market: Jamie Montes de Oca, Zenten, 11am. Foggy Bottom Chef at Market: Chipotle Mexican Grill will demonstrate how to make fresh tomato salsa using local ingredients, 3pm to 7pm. GWorldcard is accepted only at the Foggy Bottom market. H Street NE FRESHFARM Markets Basics Demo: Learn to make an easy dish using summer squash. Low-income shoppers on food assistance will get a bag of fresh ingredients free, 11am. 4th Annual DC Plant Swap: Hosted by Washington Gardener Magazine. Bring and receive free plants to expand your garden, 10am. For more details about this event, please go to our online events calendar. Penn Quarter Chef at Market: Ramon Martinez, Jaleo, 4pm.
Silver Spring
Music at Market: Kim Reynolds Quartet, 10am.
Chef at Market: Chipotle Mexican Grill will demonstrate how to make fresh tomato salsa using local ingredients, 9am to 1pm.
Master Gardeners will be at our Silver Spring Market to answer all of your gardening questions, 9am to 1pm.
For more events, please go to our online events calendar.
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Our Markets
Check out our 10 producer-only farmers markets:
Silver Spring*
Saturdays, Year Round
10am - 1pm.,January 6 - March 31
9am - 1pm, April 7 - December 29
Year Round
Dupont Circle*
Sundays, Year Round
10:00am - 1pm, January 5 - March 25
8:30am - 1pm, April 1 - December 31
2012 Seasonal Markets
Crystal City
Tuesdays, 3pm - 7pm. May 1 - November 20
Foggy Bottom*
Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm. April 4 - November 21
by the White House*
Thursdays, 11am - 2:30pm. May 3 - October 25
Penn Quarter*
Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm. March 22 - December 20
Bethesda
Saturdays, 9am - 1pm. May 5 - October 27
St. Michaels
Saturdays, 8:30am - 11:30am. April 21 - October 13
H Street, NE*
Saturdays, 9am - 12noon. April 21 - November 17
Annapolis
Sundays, 8:30am - 12noon. May 6 - November 18
Markets are open rain or shine. Click on the market name for market dates, directions, activities, participating farmers and producers and more.
*SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted at this market. We give up to $15 in free Matching Dollars to all SNAP, WIC, or Senior coupon customers. Rosa Sanchez is at the Silver Spring FRESHFARM Market every Saturday to help with SNAP applications and answer questions about our Matching Dollars program. Crissa Nelson will be at the H Street NE FRESHFARM most Saturdays (from 10am-12pm) to help with SNAP applications.
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FRESHFARM Markets, P.O. Box 15691, Washington, DC 20003
CFC# 99308
 
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