Potomac Village Farmers Market: At The Market This Week Aug. 2

NEW TODAY – McCleaf’s cantaloupes! Watermelons, too. The “Pickleman” returns to the market Thursday. Big sunflowers, fresh pies, and All Things Olive! 

Farmers markets have been a way for farmers and producers to connect with communities for over a hundred years (even longer in Europe and other cultures). The French Market, one of the oldest in the US is located in New Orleans. It started as an Indian trading post! Over the decades, in response to community needs and changes in political tides, it eventually gave rise to a market that more closely resembles our modern-day Farmers Market. A place where farmers sell produce, meats, poultry, farm products, flowers, etc. to home cooks, health conscious consumers, local chefs, restaurant owners, travelers and residents alike.

is older than it appears, too! Its roots run over 16 years deep and can be traced to its original location on River Road near the . In 2010, in response to community desires for greater accessibility and vendor selection, it was moved to its current location on Falls Road near South Glen, making it one of the oldest continuously operating markets in Montgomery County!  

Since its inception, an ever increasing number of farmers markets have been sprouting up all over the county and country. In 2011, there were over 20 in Montgomery County each with its own community feel. In acknowledgement of the value farmers markets provide to the local economy and community, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently proclaimed August 5th – 11th, 2012 as National Farmers Market week.

So come on out and celebrate the history of farmers markets with PVFM farmers Corey of McCleaf’s, Ali of Aliabbad, Anna of Rocklands and Carol of Plantmasters. See you Thursday! 

Produce

Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Blueberries, Peaches, Potatoes, Red, White, Yellow Onions, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Salad Mix (Lettuce based), English Walnuts, Kale, Asian Greens, Turnips,  Kohlrabi, Napa Cabbage, Beet Greens, Beets, Parsley, Mustard Greens, Apples, Dill, Green Onions, lots more…

Coming soon –Fresh Pasta (Next week)

Meats & Poultry

Pasture Raised Chicken

Grass Fed Beef - Ground , Stewing Cubes, Bottom Round Roast, Brisket

Pastured Pork - Ham Steaks, Sausages, Butt Roast, Picnic Roast

Eggs

Flowers & Plantings

Fresh cut local flowers including Calla Lilies, Sunflowers, Campanula, Hydrangeas, Sweet Peas, Yarrow; Plants for the garden, hanging baskets plus much more!

Crafts

Beads By Bettina Designs – hand made sterling silver and natural stone jewelry including great gifts for you or someone special including earrings, necklaces, bracelets.

Foods                        

Go Fish - Wild Alaskan Salmon, Fish Tacos, Lobster Salad & Rolls, Cool Ceviche, Md Jumbo Lump $32/lb, Local Wahoo $14/lb, MD Crab Cakes $9 ea. Stop by the truck and grab some fish for dinner!

Frankly Pizza –Freshly made-to-order wood fired pizzas. A real favorite!

All Things Olive –Artisan Olive Oil and spreads, special salts, gift packages

Plantmasters –Raw Local Honey

McCleaf’s - Apple Sauce, Fuji Juice, Canned Peaches, Local Honey

Simply Delicious - Muffins, Cookies, Pastries, Pies, Cheesecake, Cakes and lots of good eats!

Canela’s Bakery - Baked Breads, Pies, Baguettes, Empanadas

Tony’s Pickels (The Pickle Man) - Jeff of Tony’s Pickles is bringing freshly made Kosher Dills, Sweet & Sour Bread and Butter, Fire Garlic, and Cracked Black Pepper with a hint of Old Bay Spice pickles.  

The market is open every Thursday through October. Hours are 2 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. For more information about market vendors, or for information on how to become a vendor visit the website here http://www.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.com/