University Heights Home to a New Farmer's Market
This time of year is great for finding a variety of fresh produce, and what better place to patronize than a local farm? For residents of the University Heights district, doing so just got easier.
This Saturday, (June 30) a new Farmer’s Market will open, taking place in the parking lot north of Allen Hall on UB’s South Campus. The market will run every Saturday from 8 AM - 1 PM until October 13.
Located near the intersection of Main Street and Kenmore Avenue, the market should bring a new dimension to the area by offering locally grown produce to University Heights residents. In addition to fruits and vegetables, other products such as jellies and jams will be available.
Some of the confirmed vendors include Ieraci Farm of Lewiston, Independence Hill Farm of Friendship, Honey Bee Farm of North Tonawanda, and Nancy Bryant jams and jellies.
The market is a collaborative effort between the UB Office of Community Relations, the University Heights Collaborative, and the Eggertsville Community Organization. Together they hope to have started an event that will provide a boon to the area for years to come.
"We both needed each other," says Cheryl Pavlov-Shapiro of the University Heights Collaborative, noting that the individuals running the market will consist of local neighborhood volunteers. "We needed the resources and UB needed the community, and together we've really been able to take off."
Pick up some our regions best fresh fruits and vegetables, talk to local farmers, and support a great new institution in the University Heights district!
University Community Farmers Market June 30 – October 13, 8 AM - 1 PM (rain or shine).
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sbrof
Is there a listing of farmers markets in the region. I think it would be of use to people to have a map that shows where they can go close to home to get fresh local produce. Especially since markets tend to have certain days, hours, seasons etc...
I would be interested in putting the map together if there was an information list I could work from.
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ChristaSeychew
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I am SO excited to tell you that for a couple of weeks we have had an icon near the top of the YUM page. It is a picture of asparagus and says "Buffalo Rising's Produce Guide". Click on it and you will download not only a list of all of WNY's Farmers Markets with addresses and hours of operation, but also a produce guide showing all of the WNY's produce and what months you will find it at your local market. I hope that helps. We're very excited about it and hope that folks put it to good use.
Christa
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