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~ from Serena, Farmers' Market Manager ~ It finally happened. I had a spiritual experience while eating spinach. I never even liked spinach that much. I knew it was good for you, and wouldn't mind if it was in a dish, but I could take it or leave it. That is not the case anymore. In some sort of Popeye fashion, I started to wildly crave spinach about a month ago. A farmer a.. Read More

Celebrating Impact • More Than Numbers

10-Sep-2019

~ from erin, Director of Local Food Programs ~ Stacy discovered Countryside Farmers' Markets a few years ago. She had recently had her second daughter and was receiving WIC benefits. WIC was distributing their Farmers' Market Nutrition Program vouchers at the Highland Square market. This was Stacy's first visit to any farmers' market. She was thrilled to receive the $20 worth of vouchers f.. Read More

Farm Field Notes • Red Basket Farm

10-Sep-2019

This season, Countryside is taking the opportunity to visit the farmers and farms who participate in our markets. We do this to verify that farms are producing the products that they bring to markets, as well as get to know them better – to learn more of their stories, their techniques, their successes and their challenges. We want to share what we’ve learned with you! Eating local is not just.. Read More

Farmers' Market Blog • Self-Care Stability

04-Sep-2019

~ from Alicia, Countryside Public Market Manager ~ Self-care doesn’t have to be just one day a week. Why not incorporate it into daily habits and give yourself some time to relax, unwind and heal from the stresses of life? What is Self-care? Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Weekly trips to your neighb.. Read More

A Farmers' Market-Inspired Labor Day

28-Aug-2019

Click the image for delicious recipes perfect for your Labor Day festivities! .. Read More

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