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Mentor Farmers' Market

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More and more people are becoming interested in learning about local food and community supported farms and agriculture. Farmers' markets, and community gardens are on the rise and people are becoming more aware and interested in where their food is grown. Organic foods, grown without the use of pesticides, are much more common, and can be found in grocery stores and even some restaurants.

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Educate consumers on the summertime Deer Killing farmers partake in and offer alternatives

Educate consumers on the summertime Deer Killing farmers partake in and offer alternatives

Contact: Johnny Appleseed

Location: Albany, NY

Number of Locations: 1

Farm to School Network

Farm to School Network

Location: New York County, NY

Number of Locations: 53

Community Supported Agriculture-Local Food

Community Supported Agriculture-Local Food

Location: Falkville, AL

Number of Locations: 3453

School Gardens

School Gardens

Location: Stamford, CT

Number of Locations: 9

Urban Farms

Urban Farms

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Eat For Equity

Eat For Equity

Contact: RJ Mercede

Location: Stamford, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Community Markets

Community Markets

Contact: Frankie Rowland

Location: Ossining, NY

Number of Locations: 2

Slow Food USA

Slow Food USA

Location: Connecticut, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Atwood Community Garden & Urban Farm

Atwood Community Garden & Urban Farm

Contact: Dana Harris

Location: Atlanta, GA

Number of Locations: 1

Farms & Gardens that Provide Fresh Produce to Those in Need

Farms & Gardens that Provide Fresh Produce to Those in Need

Contact: Bo Cable

Location: Greenville, SC

Number of Locations: 1

Grow a Row for Hope

Grow a Row for Hope

Contact: Carla Miklos

Location: Connecticut, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Right To Know

Right To Know

Location: Connecticut, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm

Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm

Location: Fairfield, CT

Number of Locations: 1

GRAS, Green Restaurant Alliance Sacramento

GRAS, Green Restaurant Alliance Sacramento

Contact: Benjamin Griffin

Location: Sacramento, CA

Number of Locations: 1

National Organic Program

National Organic Program

Location: Washington, WA

Number of Locations: 1

Santa Clarita Farmers Market

Santa Clarita Farmers Market

Contact: Mark Jenkins

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Number of Locations: 1

Osage Gardens

Osage Gardens

Contact: Theresa Rumery

Location: New Castle, CO

Number of Locations: 1

Northeast Organic Farming Assocation

Northeast Organic Farming Assocation

Location: Connecticut, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Innovative Agriculture  Sustainability

Innovative Agriculture Sustainability

Contact: Joni Corbett

Location: Kankakee County, IL

Number of Locations: 1

Building better bodies for a better earth

Building better bodies for a better earth

Contact: Brittany Young

Location: Gainesville, FL

Number of Locations: 1

College Campus Farmers Market

College Campus Farmers Market

Contact: Ellyn Beale

Location: Rocklin, CA

Number of Locations: 1

Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday

Contact: Analiese Paik

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Edible wild plants and animals.

Edible wild plants and animals.

Contact: Nat Winston III

Location: Alexandria, TN

Number of Locations: 1

Food, Nutrition and Beyond

Food, Nutrition and Beyond

Contact: Eliana Grübel

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Restaurant Food Scraps for Composting

Restaurant Food Scraps for Composting

Contact: Glen Colello

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Milkman Delivery System-Key to Farm Fresh Foods, Health & Farming

Milkman Delivery System-Key to Farm Fresh Foods, Health & Farming

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Organic Salsa

Organic Salsa

Location: Fairfield, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Restaurant Packaging Materials

Restaurant Packaging Materials

Contact: Fortunato Surace

Location: Fairfield, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Pizza Made from Local Ingredients

Pizza Made from Local Ingredients

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Markets

Location: Aledo, IL

Number of Locations: 4070

Benefits of Honey

Benefits of Honey

Location: Weston, CT

Number of Locations: 1

Organic Farms

Organic Farms

Location: Fairfield, CT

Number of Locations: 4

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Theresa asked:
01/22/2013
Do you have goat cheese or goat milk at your market
Rhonda Schnacky answered:
01/22/2013

no

Crystal asked:
01/08/2013
I am working on a Community Food Project for the town of Groton, MA.(College assignment at UMASS) The goal is to develop a feasibility study of a food project idea that would benefit my town and the community as a whole. I'm trying to figure out the best way to approach this. There are already numerous Farmer's Markets, CSA's and other local farms selling goods. My thought was to develop a community greenhouse but I'm having trouble finding out if one exists or not, and also if a community garde
Daphne Dixon answered:
01/14/2013

Hi Crystal, Check with planning and zoning in your town, as a community greenhouse may have needed a permit to operate. Let me know if that works! Daphne

lisa asked:
03/08/2012
when does this market open all year or only the summeri currently live in the town of watford city nd when i saw this i was soo happy to learn that watford has one i miss mt fried green tomatoes thanks
Glen Colello answered:
10/28/2012

not able to find any updated info http://www.superpages.com/bp//Watford-City-Farmers-Market-L2253724146.htm

R. Jane asked:
10/28/2012
I'm trying to find out what vegetables will be available for the Winter crop. I'd like that before my husband decides which farm to choose. Thank you, Jane
Rhonda Schnacky answered:
11/03/2012

It depends on where you live. I live in northern Minnesota and winter crops here consist of carrots, onions, cabbage, potatoes, winter squash, parsnips and beets.

Glen Colello answered:
10/28/2012

where are you from? Here is a great article http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-home-living/9-winter-vegetables-you-could-be-eating-right-now-and-how-to-prepare-them.aspx

Susan asked:
06/24/2012
What are the days and hours of operation of The Crestline Farmer's Market?
Glen Colello answered:
10/28/2012

Location Crest Forest Drive & South Village Lane Crestline, CA 92325 [ get directions ] When and Where (April-October) Friday, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Contact Information (909) 338-2706

Abbie asked:
10/20/2012
How do I get connected with my local community supported farm share? I would love to get this going in my neighborhood, but can't seem to find anything around. Spring Branch, TX
Analiese Paik answered:
10/23/2012

Abbie, try Local Harvest or Farmigo and see if they have any listings in your area. Good luck!

Harry asked:
10/23/2012
Where is the Grassfed Beef?
Analiese Paik answered:
10/23/2012

Harry, where are you located? Typically local farmers' markets have a grass-fed meat vendor. Also check on Local Harvest for farm listings near you or ones that ship. Next I'd look for a local, artisan butcher. We have Saugatuck Craft Butchery in Westport, CT. Next try Mrs. Greens or Whole Foods.

tejash asked:
11/24/2011
how is your produce grown
Glen Colello answered:
01/18/2012

our produce is 100% organic. We try and get food at the farmers market when we can. We order from Baldor Organics, Sid Wainer as well

Diane asked:
07/13/2011
What are the opinions of this site's author(s) regarding the criminal case in which Oak Park MI is prosecuting, homeowner, Julie Bass (for her raised vegetable beds that she has in her front yard?
Daphne Dixon answered:
09/05/2011

Thanks so much for your question. Please provide more details. Thanks! Daphne

SARAH asked:
07/20/2011
HI THERE I AM MOVING TO PLAMETTO BAY AND HAVE HEARD THAT THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED GREEN MARKETS? WHERE YOU GO TO A LOCATION AND COLLECT A BASKET OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS?
Daphne Dixon answered:
09/05/2011

This is a great question! Please visit your town page where you will find the farmer's market initiative, which will identify the farmers' markets closest to you. Please let me know if you are able to find one. Thanks! Daphne

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