Farmers Market

I'm skeptical, too, since the markets around here don't seem to have many vendors as is. I don't another one would help the situation. Although a week night market might work...

 

I'd go and bring a friend or two. I use to stop by the one in Herndon. They always had a good turnout for a weekday event.

Found a link here for listing of Virginia Farmers Markets:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/Virginia.htm

 

You can access a list of the locations, days and times of the seven farmers markets in Loudoun County at the following website:

http://www.loudounfarms.org/Default.asp?Page=82

Enjoy!

 

We sometimes go to the Reston on Saturdays, but I would love one so close to us! We would go all the time, that would be great!

 

Okay folks, it looks like it's going to happen. Here's a sneak preview:

Farmers Market Advertisement for the August Newsletter:

Due to Popular Demand..... Broadlands Nature Center will be hosting a
Farmers Market on August 11th and 12th and August 18th and 19th from
the hours of 9am-5pm.

Farmer John's Fruit and Vegetable Market
Come visit for the freshest produce!

SUMMERTIME SPECIALTIES
Sweet Corn, Picked Daily
Yellow and White Peaches
Sugar Baby Watermelons
Vine Ripened Tomatoes
White and Purple Eggplant
Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Vine Ripened Cantaloupes
Jalepeno and Other Hot Peppers
Boston and Romaine Lettuce
Many Other Mouthwatering items!


Keep an eye out for the August Newsletter for the official details.

 

By the way, thanks to one of our residents for spearheading this and making it happen. I just get to post the good news!

 

Thanks so much for doing this. I can't wait.

THANK YOU!

 

I am *so* there. I really miss his old stand out on Rt. 15 - it's been a couple of years!

 

Farmer John's is still there....we stop there all the time for their wonderful corn!!!!

 

If you are talking about John Whitmore's farm, he certainly is still in operation, raising quite a bit of what he sells at his excellent roadside stand on Rt. 15 north of Leesburg. Bringing his produce here will be like having our own community Wegman's.

Stevens Miller

 

I think that would be great. I would definitely go.

 

The heck with fruit/veggies. Bring on the chocolate!

 

Wonderful idea! I can't seem to get over to Sterling or Leesburg for the ones they have there but I would definitely go if there was one right down the road!

 

I think the idea of a local farmers' market is an excellent resource for your community in Broadlands and for others outside of Broadlands. However, Cliff and others, you might wish to "double-check" with the local farmers' market association to be sure that all necessary paperwork (i.e. permits) have been met. We previously (in metro Atlanta) assisted with local farmers' markets. I do know the local County Extension Agents if your HOA needs additional information.

Seeing that we own a total of 50 acres and farm it for our family (here and in GA), I can suggest other local farmers, etc. for your farmers' market. Farmer John may already have the necessary connections that you need. Since liability issues play such an important item for HOA(s) these days, it is just a thought for you to consider.

For those of you interested in local dairy items: creamline milk, fresh butter, eggs, cheeses, ice cream, yogurts, etc.--South Mountain Creamery (from Hagerstown, Maryland) delivers for home usage in Leesburg and is located on Saturdays at the Vienna Farmers' Market. They are also looking to expand beyond Leesburg. We use their products.

Also, Trickling Springs Creamery (from Pennsylvania) delivers to Frederick's Common Market Organic Foods Cooperative and For Good Sakes Natural Foods Market in Leesburg (near Tuscarora Restaurant). Their web site, respectively, are as follows:

SouthMountainCreamery.com and TricklingSpringsCreamery.com.

Thanks for your patience--if any of you wish to know how to freeze, can, etc., I am interested in showing you how if you are interested. Just drop a note.

 

Don't forget the Farmers Market this Friday and Saturday at the Nature Center!

 

I just got back from our Farmer's Market and am happy to say there were about 5 people in line to pay as I walked up and more arriving as I was paying for my produce. Can't wait to grill my corn on the cob and peaches this weekend!!

Thanks so much for putting this together!

 

Yay! I just discovered and read this and I am very happy to see that we have a farmers market here.
9-5 today and tomorrow? goodie
I am leaving to go there right now!!

 

I was *so* there today - peaches, corn, tomatoes, squash, onions, eggplant and melons along with jams.

Tomorrow they also plan to have apples and cucumbers and perhaps some blackberries!

 

Yummy!!!!!! I went today and was hoping to see some berries. Maybe I'll head back tomorrow. Since its nice and close, that will be easy!

 

The veggies were great! - We had a cook out w/ a neighbor last night - went back again today to p/u some peaches (making peach melba tonight). THANK YOU for this great treat