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New Rochelle's Down to Earth Farmers Market Set to Open June 20

New Rochelle's Down to Earth Farmers Market will be open Fridays - beginning June 20 - through Nov. 21.

The following release is from Certified B (Beneficial) Corporation: 

Down to Earth Markets, the managers of the New Rochelle Farmers Market at Huguenot Park, eagerly anticipates the season’s Opening Day on Friday, June 20th, 2014. Now in its fifth year, the market will offer an expanded selection of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, local honey, breads and baked goods. The market will run every Friday, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, through November 21st, 2014.

It is located on North Avenue, at Huguenot Park, in front of the New Rochelle High School. This year, the vendor roster (in alphabetical order) includes:

  •   Alex’s Tomato Farm: Led by a father and son team, this family-owned farm grows a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including everything from apples, strawberries, plums, lettuce, herbs, peppers, starter plants for home gardens, to...yes, tomatoes.

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  •   Brookside Farm: Hormone-free beef, chicken, and eggs, all raised on the farm near Gardiner, NY.

  •   Dagele Brothers Produce: They are renowned for their cooking onions -- sold with the tops still

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    on for optimal freshness -- as well as many vegetable varieties, including tomatoes, greens,

    radishes, and more.

  •   Honeybrook Farms: 100% pure, raw, unprocessed, uncooked – AND - local honey. In their

    words: “Direct from our beehives to you.”

  •   Meredith’s Bread: Breads and baked goods, including a full line of delicious gluten-free products.

    The market will host several community groups in 2014, starting with “The Rockstars” of The Beth El Day Camp. These “rising third graders” are a group of girls, ages 7 and 8, led by Camp Director, Julie Rockowitz, and Assistant Director, Deborah Gilwit. They spend their summer days learning about camping, sustainability, and now – local food!

    Beginning on Friday, July 4th, they will appear at the market for seven weeks to prepare fun, delicious foods for shoppers to try. They will also give out free cards printed with the recipe of the week. First up: Strawberry Preserves, a treat that’s great to make with all the fresh strawberries at the farmers market.

    New Rochelle’s Down to Earth Farmers Market

    Opening Day, Friday, June 20th, 2014
    Fridays through November 21st, 2014, 8:30 am-2:30 pm
    On North Avenue, at Huguenot Park, in front of New Rochelle High School

  • Down to Earth Farmers Markets is a certified B (Beneficial) Corporation that manages farmers markets in Westchester County, Rockland County, and in New York City. We believe that seasonal, local food is a vital part of our heritage that ensures the health of our communities and environment. Visit DowntoEarthMarkets.com for new and day vendor details, events, and other updates for the New Rochelle Farmers Market. 


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