Port Washington Farmers’ Market opens June 8

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Port Washington Farmers’ Market opens June 8

The Port Washington Farmers’ Market will open for its 22nd season on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The market at the Town Dock will be open every Saturday morning through the end of October.

Founded in 2002 by lifelong Port residents Patti and Doug Wood, the market is a project of their national non-profit, Grassroots Environmental Education, which is also based in Port.

“We felt it was important for people to have access to seasonal and local organic food and food-related products and to meet the people who grow it, harvest it, make it, cook it, bake it, and bring it to the market,” says Grassroots Executive Director Patti Wood. “And the support from the community has been terrific.”

Anchored by Demetra’s Bio Farm, a NOFA-certified organic farm from Southold, the market also includes purveyors of fish, pasta, flowers, bread, olive oil, honey, gluten-free baked goods, and other artisanal foods.

“It’s hard to overestimate the importance of eating nutritionally-dense whole foods in today’s processed food world,” said Patti. “So we look for vendors who are passionate about food and offer really high-quality wholesome produce and products. This year we are excited about increasing the number of vendors.”

Being community-centric also plays an important role in the market’s mission. The market has a small area with café tables, an expansive view of Manhasset Bay, and live music.

It’s a great place to meet, relax, and enjoy the very best of Port Washington. From the beginning, the market has participated in the important New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for seniors and the WIC program for women, infants, and children.

More information about the market is available at the market website, www.pwfarmersmarket.org, and on various social media channels.

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