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Nothing beats local fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats for getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Some tips on what foods contain required nutrients are here, and information on cancer-fighting foods is here. All the healthy goodies shown below are from the September 5 Market. Come on over every Saturday from 9AM to Noon in Downtown Worthington, and do your body good!
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Where to Park at the Market
Want to come to the market but aren’t sure where to park? Just use the map below to locate any of the designated public parking areas in Olde Worthington.
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Look for the Chef in the Market cooking demonstration tent on the Village Green during the September 12th Farmer’s Market. We’re pleased to welcome Chef Andrew Ladd of Whole Foods Market for a cooking demonstration using the freshest and finest produce and goods from the market. Chef Ladd will start cooking at 10:00AM, and seating is limited, so arrive early to guarantee a seat – and a sample!
Meet Your Farmers: Mead Acres
Mead Acres is a small, chemical-free farm in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Owner Steve Mead used the knowledge gained from growing up next to an orchard in Indiana to start Mead Acres and grow the diverse, delicious selection of vegetables, fruits and herbs he brings to the market each week.
Mead Acres specializes in tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, eggplants, okra and cucumbers, in addition to the gloriously large and fragrant bunches of basil he sells throughout the season. Steve Mead cultivates approximately 15 varieties of cherry tomatoes and 25 varieties of regular tomatoes, nearly all of which come from organic seed. While not certified as an organic grower, Steve is a member of the growing population of farmers who are “chemical-free”, using organic growing methods and practices without applying for formal organic certification. “My customers know me and know how I practice my farming methods so they can trust the products I sell each week,” said Mead.
You can find Steve Mead and his wonderful selection of tasty produce each Saturday at the Mead Acres booth near the Scottie’s Coffee shop on the East side of High Street.
Get to Know: Ground Cherries
You might have spotted the unusual fruit known as the ground cherry (Physalis) at several of our market stalls. A relative of the tomato, ground cherries resemble an orange/yellow cherry tomato once they are removed from their papery outer husk. Ground cherries may look like a tomato but their taste is more akin to a mild strawberry. They have low acidity and a subtle sweetness that make them perfect for snacking out of hand, adding to salads or incorporating them into pies or jellies.
Ground cherries are in season right now, so look for them the next time you’re at the market and give them a try. You won’t be sorry!
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Get A Nifty Market Shirt!
The Olde Worthington Farmers Market Friends logo is available on t-shirts and hoodies through the Skreened online store! Proceeds go towards future WFMF programs and activities. So it's a great way to support the Friends, promote the market, and get a cool t-shirt to wear! Order yours here.
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Follow us on Twitter
Stay current with up-to-the-minute Worthington Farmers' Market news by following us on Twitter. More info is here
Check Out Our Web Site
Looking for info about the Farmer’s Market? Look no further than our new web site, here.
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