Farmers Market
Our Philosophy
The Sustainability Team at Manchester Community College is working to promote awareness of locally grown foods among students, staff, faculty and community residents. The purpose is to reconnect our community to the local farmers who produce our food. Shoppers often ask if everything sold at the market is organic. The answer is, "No." Some farmers have been certified as organic; others follow an organic regimen, have not sought certification, but have taken the ‘farmers pledge’ and use organic methods on their farms.
We have adopted other provisions to keep our market fresh and local. Products sold at the market must be produced within Connecticut. An astonishing array of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products comes from our state, but some things just can't be grown here. You won't find bananas at the MCC Farmers Market!
In addition, our market includes local artists and artisans. You may purchase handcrafted work and artwork created by people in our surrounding communities. This includes everything from painting, photography, soaps, skin creams, beeswax candles, fresh baked whole wheat pies and muffins, honey and much more.
Our farmers' market is held every Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM, July 1 through October 21, 2009 (rain or shine), and will have a variety of vegetables, fruits, plants, herbs, local honey, goat’s milk, goat cheese, baked goods, soaps, creams, candles, as well as local artisans as our market continues to grow.
We hope you will visit the market and help SUPPORT CONNECTICUT FARMERS and buy locally grown foods. . . Become a Localvore!
Grand Opening 2009 @ The MCC Bicentennial Band Shell
Wed. July 1
Featuring: C- (the band)
Market Times: 2PM - 5 PM
The market will run through Wed., October 21
Watch this site for updates!
Farmers' Market Shopping Tips
- Bring change and small bills
- Bring bags with handles or a backpack to carry your purchases
- Arrive early for the best selection
- Ask questions and get to know the farmers and artisans
Directions
