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words of the week
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"Dining with one's friends and beloved family is certainly one of life's primal and most innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal."
Julia Child
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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
Arugula, Asparagus, Green Garlic, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salad Greens, Spinach, Strawberries, Swiss Chard
On Their Way In
Basil, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Hothouse Eggplant, Kale, Leeks, Mint, Peonies, Rosemary, Sorrel, Spring Chickens, Spring Peas, Spring Potatoes
On Their Way Out
Apples, Stinging Nettles, Ramps, Turnips, Watercress
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who's at market
Want to
know which
farmers/producers are at market each
week?
New interactive maps for each market highlight the farmers & producers at market.
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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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Give Your Facebook Timeline a FRESHFARM Market Makeover
We've created four farmers market inspired cover photos to help show your passion for local food and farmers. Get yours here.
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Third Annual Strawberries & Salad Greens Day at DC Schools
The Strawberries & Salad Greens Day will take place Wednesday, May 23 at schools across Washington, DC. Fresh, locally-grown strawberries and salad greens hailing from West Virginia's Spring Valley Farm and Orchard will be featured in school meals. You can find Spring Valley Farm and Orchard at the Dupont Circle, Silver Spring and White House FRESHFARM Markets. For more information about the spring harvest celebration, click here.
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Get Fresh
Staff recommendations for what to buy at market this week
1. Organic frisee and sorrel - The Farm at Our House
Silver Spring
2. Sugar snap peas - Barajas Produce, Blueberry Hill Farm (organic), Garners Produce, Pleitez Produce, Next Step Produce (organic)
Annapolis, Bethesda, by the White House, Crystal City, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Penn Quarter
3. Mizuna - Mountain View Farm (organic)
Penn Quarter
4. Red Russian and Winterbor kale - Full Cellar Farm
H Street NE
5. Strawberry lemonade - Garden Path Farm
Bethesda, H Street NE, Silver Spring
6. Red and green bibb, romaine lettuce - Baywater Greens
Annapolis
7. Fava beans - Next Step Produce (organic)
Dupont Circle
8. Alpine strawberries - Country Pleasures (organic)
Dupont Circle
9. Sweet cherries - Farm at Sunnyside (organic)
Crystal City, Dupont Circle
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Upcoming Market Events
Bethesda
Chef at Market: Domenico Cornacchia, Assaggi Restaurant and Mozzarella Bar, at 10:30am
Penn Quarter Chef at Market: Juliette Tahar, Healthy Living Inc. at 4:00pm
Silver Spring
Music at Market: Not 2 Cool Jazz at 10:00am
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 Market 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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