Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Area Farmer Markets


Listed below are a few local Farmers Markets
Look up more online at www.localharvest.org

• KC Organics & Natural Farmers Market at Minor Park
"Uniquely nestled in a beautiful park, On the grass and Under the trees!"

Come visit us in the park. Our family farmers offer organic produce that is freshpicked and locally-grown, natural specialty and Heritage meats, honey, mushrooms, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads, cereals and pies, fresh eggs, freshly-brewed "FT" coffee & more.

We continue to pioneer ECOPRODUCTS, with the highest organic-content handmade bar soaps & body care items, woodcrafts, candles, artisan natural-stone custom jewelry, etc.

Gourmet chefs' demos at 9:30 include samples and recipes. Our "Organica Music in the Park" venue showcases local up-and-coming talent.

"Uniquely nestled in a beautiful park, On the grass and Under the trees!"

Come visit us in the park. Our family farmers offer organic produce that is freshpicked and locally-grown, natural specialty and Heritage meats, honey, mushrooms, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads, cereals and pies, fresh eggs, freshly-brewed "FT" coffee & more.

We continue to pioneer ECOPRODUCTS, with the highest organic-content handmade bar soaps & body care items, woodcrafts, candles, artisan natural-stone custom jewelry, etc.

Gourmet chefs' demos at 9:30 include samples and recipes. Our "Organica Music in the Park" venue showcases local up-and-coming talent



Location:
E Red Bridge Rd & W 110th St
Kansas City, MO 64131

When and Where:
(May-October)
Minor Park - just East of Holmes and Red Bridge Road -
(E Red Bridge Road at W 110th St)

Market Days are Saturdays - 8am - 12:30pm
May 3rd - Oct 8th, 2008
Contact Information

Peter Stauffacher
www.KCOrganics.com
816-444-3663



 Farmers' Community Market at Brookside
The Farmers' Community Market at Brookside has a lively mix of local and certified organic farmers who provide freshly-picked vegetables, fragrant herbs, juicy sweet fruit, edible and cut Flowers. Our farmers use sustainable and humane practices to produce hormone and antibiotic-free meat, free-range eggs and honey products. The market also features organic freshly-prepared artisan food, including fresh hot fair-trade and locally roasted coffee, baked goods including pies, assorted breads, cinnamon rolls, granola cereals, cookies, and brownies, including many vegan varieties, gluten-free and much more. The market also offers organic hand-crafted soap and artists with unique handmade crafts.


Location

63rd and Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64113

When and Where

(April-October)
The market is held at the Border Star Montessori School located at 63rd and Wornall Road in Kansas City, Missouri every Saturday, starting April 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Contact Information

Franki Shearer
www.farmerscommunitymarket.com


• Troostwood Youth Garden Market

MARKET DAYS - Saturdays, 8am to 2pm May 19 until October

Youth are providing fresh and healthy VEGETABLES from A to Z, and all of our foods are grown by organic methods.

We are members of JJ Farms and the Kansas City Food Circle. Please call to schedule a farm tour, or if you have any questions about our market.

Location:
5142 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64110

When and Where:
(May-October)
LOCATION: 5142 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64110 -- MARKET DAYS - Saturdays, 8am to 2pm, May until October -- Our 2008 schedule