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Opening Day at Swarthmore Farmers Market

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Today was opening day for the Swarthmore Farmer’s Market, located in the parking lot in front of the Swarthmore coop. Even in the full swing of the season, the Swarthmore market is never very big - maybe a dozen vendors, about half of them selling trinkets, dog treats, or prepared foods. The opening day was a little smaller than normal.

Forrest Acres Farm was there with a nice selection of meats, cheese, dairy products, and baked and canned goods. Willing Hands Farm was selling some lovely looking mustard greens (which I purchased), radishes, and green onions. Sadly, that was about it for fresh produce and meats. Maybe this early in the season there isn’t too much produce on hand to sell?

The city of Swarthmore does expect most of their standard vendors to return this year. I’ll be looking forward to more vendors!

Swarthmore Farmer’s Market is open Saturdays, 10-2.

Posted by Nicole on 05/17 at 11:10 AM

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Those greens are just gorgeous!

Posted by Mikaela on 05/17 at 06:41 PM

The stand that had cheeses and free-range meat had some really delicious goat chevre. I do remember there being more produce last year.

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