|
America's Favorite Farmers' Market We know that shopping at a public farmers market is one of the best ways to support farms, farmers, communities, and local economies, just by filling-up on delicious and fresh food. That is why American Farmland Trust is holding the first ever America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. Please support the Staunton/Augusta Farmers' Market and local agriculture by casting your vote! |
Vote for
 NOTICE:
Governor Tim Kaine and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services have issued a challenge to all Virginians to eat
local. In addition, VDACS is asking for original recipes used to
prepare locally grown, processed and produced products and a photo
of the prepared product and/or the person who prepared it. These
will be posted at
www.virginiagrown.com. Winners will be chosen in two categories
- one for adults and one for children 12 years of age or younger -
by random drawing to receive a Virginia Grown prize package. The
deadline for entry is August 15, 2009.
Contest rules and and entry forms here>> |
|
|
Recipe of the Month: Peach Dumplings
Previous recipes also available, including: * Fresh, Green Pea Salad * Baked Market Tomatoes |
Take a quick video tour of the Staunton market location.
|
|
Items expected during July (ALL from local producers) |
||
| Fresh, local butter | Vegetable plants | Fresh eggs |
| Hanging baskets | Lettuce, spinach, kale | Peas |
| Squash | Green beans | New potatoes |
| Jams and jellies | Soups | Fruit leathers |
| Peaches and plums | Greenhouse tomatoes | Fresh herbs |
| Broccoli | Potatoes | Onions |
| Farmstead cheese | Local beef, lamb, pork, goat and poultry | Flour and baking mixes |
| Bedding and flower plants | Baked goods - breads, cakes, pies, etc. | Trees and shrubs |
| Herb plants | Wool and yarns | Homemade soaps |
| Sausage | Cut flowers | Local wines |
| Locally roasted coffee | Honey | Cucumbers |
|
|
Music at the market 9-11AM at the Saturday location in Staunton |
 |
|
| July 11 | Wonder | ||
| July 25 | Me and Martha | ||
| August 1 | Elise Myers | ||
| August 15 | Wonder | ||
| August 29 | Trent Wagler and Steel Wheels | ||
| Sept. 12 | Loose Gravel | ||
| Sept. 26 | Dave Fisher | ||
|
|
Chef Demonstrations 9:30 AM at the Saturday location in Staunton Click on link to learn more about the restaurants |
|
|
| July 18 | Adam Beckel - Zynodoa | ||
| August 22 | Chef Ian Boden - Staunton Grocery | ||
More photos added to our vast collection - click here>>
|
Attention prospective new vendors:
All vendors must complete an application before
selling at either location of the Staunton/Augusta Farmer's Market.
Click here to download the application form (pdf
format). Market rules for the 2009 season are now posted. Click here for Saturday market rules Click here for Wednesday market rules
|
"Home-grown and home-made from local producers"
|
Producers: are you on our mailing list? If you are a market vendor (or have an interest in becoming a vendor) and are not currently on our e-mail distribution list, contact us and request to be added to the "Staunton/Augusta Farmers' Market e-mail list." |
|
Wednesday Market
|
"Verona:
On market days the squares are
piled high with garlic and most
every sort of vegetable and fruit.
The people shout, throw things,
scuffle, laugh and sing all day
long. The mild climate and cheap
food make life easy for
them." J.W. Goethe (circa 1787) |
Hours: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Season: The first Wednesday in April until the last Wednesday in October
Location: At the Market dock (on the south end) of the Augusta County Government Center on Rt. 11 in Verona, VA.
Saturday Market
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - noon
Season: First Saturday in April until the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving
Location: At the Wharf Parking Lot on Johnson Street in historic downtown Staunton.
Contact Information
Telephone
Saturday market: Tom Womack (540) 448-1937
Wednesday market: Susan Randall (540) 448-2364
Vendor representatives for 2009 are:
John Oakes 249-5096
Chris Watts 886-5779
Peg Davis 885-6706
Susan Roepke 377-9877
Customer representatives for 2009 are:
Jennifer Coffman 942-7819
Other Committee members include:
Sarah Butterfield 886-4506
Betty Hawpe 363-5594
Jeff Ishee 363-3938
OTHER POINTS-OF-CONTACT:
VDACS Bureau of Food Inspection
(540) 820-1152
Organic Certification - Catherine Cash (540) 377-9945
Dept. of Weights and Measures (540) 786-2476
Farmers' Market mailing address:
P.O. Box 58
Staunton, VA 24402
Contact the market by E-mail