Market News
Queen of the Sun, a Night of Food and Film, June 2
Join Martha Stone, with farmers, bakers and cooks from the market for a sweet and savory night:
Click Image above to reserve your tickets. Thank you for coming!
2012 Market Season Update
2012 Market Season Update:
READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PLYMOUTH FARMERS' MARKET
BACKROUND: Recently, the Town of Plymouth published an Invitation to Bid for a farmers market, an RFP, see below. The bids were due January 26. Why? Two parties have insisted to the town they want to run a farmers market on the same days, [...]
Redeem EBT/SNAP Benefits at Plymouth Farmers Market
Redeem EBT/SNAP Benefits at
Plymouth Farmers Market
According to the Patriot Ledger, the number of EBT/SNAP beneficiaries (formerly known as food stamps) has doubled on the south shore in the last year with 15% of us needing this important food assistance to feed the family. The Plymouth Farmers' Market was awarded a grant in 2011 to [...]
Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation
Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation!
WINTER…
The Plymouth Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation will be held on the second Thursday of the month from 2:30 till 6:30: November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8 and April 12. This event is free and open to the public! Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, April 12, 2:30-6:30, "In [...]
2012 Friend of the Market Discount Program
2012 Friend of the Market Discount Cards
NOW AVAILABLE
Hard to pick one, so pick several!
(Scroll down to see a sample week's benefits)
Buy a Friend Card: support local farmers, bakers and artisans, and stimulate our local food economy.
What do you get for $25? Friends receive a card (choose your favorite image) that will be your ticket to [...]
Eat Me, I’m a weed in your yard!
Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant worth eating!
By Paula Marcoux, edible South Shore writer
CLICK image to see story and recipe!
Are Farmers’ Markets More Expensive?
Most people think farmers' markets are more expensive than supermarkets—but studies don't always support that conclusion. In fact, they're often cheaper…
So, is buying produce at the farmers' market more expensive than at the grocery store? Here is some research to consider:
From Poltics of the Plate
From The Atlantic
Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for 1 or 6 Billion
December 31, 2010
Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for One, or 6 Billion
By MARK BITTMAN
“Revolutionary” diet books flood the market this time of year, promising a life changed permanently and for the better — yes, in just 10 to 30 days! — but, as everyone knows, the key to eating better begins with a diet of [...]
Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation
Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation!
WINTER…
The Plymouth Local Foods Winter-into-Spring Market at Plimoth Plantation will be held on the second Thursday of the month from 2:30 till 6:30: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10 and April 14. This event is free and open to the public! Browse the tables of root crops, greens, fresh [...]
