A 2013 guide provides information on local farmers’ markets in Chester County
The Local Farm Products Guide can be found on the Chester County Website.
This week, August 4 through 10, is National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau encourages residents to take advantage of all the fresh vegetables and fruit that abound at local farmers’ markets and farm stands.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes that shopping at farmers’ markets is a great way to get fresh, seasonal, locally grown fruit and vegetables, as well as support local growers and the local economy.
Here are a few tips for residents planning to attend farmers’ markets:
Don’t let the crowds overwhelm you. Farmers’ markets can get crowded. Be patient and take your time to check out each vendor’s produce.
Arrive early to get the best selection.
Stop at each vendor’s stand before making a purchase. Prices and selection can vary from farmer to farmer. Comparison shop.
Talk to the growers. Try a sample, particularly of something new. Check out the taste and flavor. Ask how they like to prepare it.
Bring your own reusable bag and storage containers for the more delicate fruits and vegetables like blackberries and cherry tomatoes.
Share the experience with your friends and neighbors and on Facebook.
The Chester County 2013 Local Farm Products Guide has a listing of farmers’ markets and farmers’ stands in Chester County and a map showing their location.
Farmers’ Markets nearest to Unionville and Kennett Square residents (Southeastern Chester County and West Chester) include:
Kennett Square Farmers’ Market Downtown Kennett Square Fridays, 2pm–6pm 610-444-8188 ksqfarmersmarket@gmail.com www.ksqfarmersmarket.wordpress.com New Garden Growers’ Market Near New Garden Township Park Route 41 Saturdays: 9am–1pm 610-268-2150 www.newgardengrowers.com West Chester Growers’ Market Downtown West Chester Church Street parking lot Saturdays: 9am–1pm info@westchestergrowersmarket.com www.westchestergrowersmarket.com Artisan Exchange West Chester Artisan Exchange 208 Carter Drive Suite 13-B West Chester, PA 19382 Saturdays: 10am–2pm 610-719-0232 www.artisanexchangewcpa.comFarmers’ markets nearest to Coatesville residents (Central Chester County) include:
Coatesville Farmers’ Market Association Gateway Park Routes 82 and 30 Saturdays: 10am–1pm 201-888-8260 coatesvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com Downingtown Farmers’ Market Kerr Park Downingtown Thursdays: 3pm–7pm lisa@growingrootspartners.com www.growingrootspartners.com Anselma Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Historic Mill at Anselma Route 401, 1/2 mile west of Route 113 Chester Springs, PA Wednesdays: 2pm–6pm 610-827-1906 www.anselmamill.orgFarmers’ markets in Eastern Chester County:
East Goshen Farmers’ Market East Goshen Park Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 Thursdays: 3pm–7pm 610-836-1391 www.eastgoshenfarmersmarket.org Winter Location Dec 2013–Apr 2014 East Goshen Township Building 1580 Paoli Pike West Chester, PA 19380 Thursdays: 3pm–5pm Malvern Farmers’ Market Burke Park Malvern Saturdays: 9am–1pm lisa@growingrootspartners.com www.growingrootspartners.com Phoenixville Farmers’ Market Under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge Phoenixville, PA 19460 Saturdays 9am–1pm info@phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.orgFarmers’ markets in Southwestern Chester County:
West Grove Farmers’ Market Harmony Park on Harmony Road near Guernsey Road West Grove, PA 19390 Thursdays: 2pm–6pm 610-932-5468 www.westgrovefarmersmarket.com Oxford Village Market Downtown Oxford 3rd and Locust Streets Tuesdays: 12:30pm–6pm 610-998-9494 www.downtownoxfordpa.org London Britain Township Nichol Park Route 896, Landenberg, PA 19350 Fridays: 2pm–6pm 610-255-0388 www.londonbritaintownship-pa.govFarmers’ markets in Northern Chester County:
The Farmers’ Market at Elverson Livingood Park Rt. 23 Elverson, PA 19520 Saturdays: 9am–1pm www.thefarmersmarketatelverson.orgOther locations of farm outlets, retail outlets, and specialty products can be found in the Local Farm Products guide on the website.
