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Pickles, popcorn and more!
The Virginia General Assembly has amended section § 3.2-5130 of the Code of Virginia to greatly expand the types of prepared foods individuals can make and sell from their homes or at farmers markets. That list now includes pickles and other acidified vegetables, dried fruits, dry herbs, dry seasonings, dry mixtures, coated and uncoated nuts, [...]
KGFM: Ready for opening day
I know everyone is more than ready to finally get back to eating locally grown fresh produce again! I know I am and can’t wait to see old and new friends again. Opening day is just around the corner and we are all excited about getting back to the routine of summertime — buying fresh [...]
Pitch in: Volunteer at the King George market
Interested in being part of the dynamic team that supports the King George Farmers’ Market? Our market is much more than great food and great vendors. Our group of volunteers help knit us into a community. A volunteer greets you as you enter and helps load your bags when you leave. Did you find a [...]
Be a market Superhero!
The Farmers Market.co needs you! Don your best bedsheet cape, pull on your tights! Superheroes like you can strut, fly, and even walk your way to saving our program! Join the Fredericksburg, King George, and Spotsylvania Farmers Markets to raise money for the continuation of our Nutrition Incentive Program! Walk for the cause on Saturday, [...]
First Ever Kids’ Market at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market
The Fredericksburg City Farmers Market is excited to be hosting the first-ever Kids’ Market on June 8, 2013, at Hurkamp Park. Kids ages 8-15 are invited to apply to be vendors for a day. “We’re really encouraging kids to think outside the box. Team up with your brother or sister, a neighbor or friend, and [...]
Farmers Market.co Nutrition Incentive Program Soars Beyond Expectations
Group Seeks Private and Corporate Funding to Continue Wildly Successful Program– $20,000 Needed Immediately for 2013 Season By DeLaura Padovan, King George Farmers’ Market Manager Through the Farmers Market.co’s Nutrition Incentive Program, low-income families were able to double their purchasing power at regional farmers markets in 2012. But heading into the 2013 season, this regional [...]
Fall Festival at the Market on 10/6!
Join the celebration at the Fredericksburg City Farmers Market! We’ll be celebrating the fall harvest and the wonderful farmers who bring it to our tables on Saturday, October 6, from 10am-2pm at Hurkamp Park! There will be lots of activities for folks of all ages! Enter the Best Pie Contest or the Pumpkin Carving Contest! Click the [...]
Congratulations America’s Favorite Farmers Markets!
Each year American Farmland Trust holds a contest to name America’s Favorite Farmers Markets. Winners are selected in four categories, small (15 or fewer vendors), mid-sized (16-30), medium (31-55), and large (56 or more). There is also an essay contest for growers. The Farmers Market Inspiration Award is “designed to reward and showcase the variety of [...]
Family Table and Farmers Market Week Kick Off Saturday
The Second Annual Family Table event kicking off Farmers Market Week in Virginia, and Restaurant Week in Fredericksburg City, will be held at Hurkamp Park this Saturday, August 4. The Farmers Market is open from 7am-2pm and activities in the park will begin at 10am. The First Saturday Expanded Farmers Market has been very popular this [...]
America’s Favorite Farmers Market
It’s time to vote! Each year American Farmland Trust holds a contest for the America’s Favorite Farmers Market. In the past, we were thrilled that King George Farmers Market was voted Best Small Market. We would love for the best customers in America to vote for one of our markets! Whether you shop King George, Fredericksburg, [...]
USDA Under Secretary Visits Local Markets
The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Farmers Markets hosted US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Ed Avalos on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Secretary Avalos was born into a farming family in California and later moved to New Mexico. He is now responsible for farming-related programs in USDA, including the Farmers Market Promotion Program. Avalos came to this area to see Virginia markets that were recommended [...]
USDA Under Secretary to Visit Farmers Markets in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Ed Avalos, will visit two farmers markets in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Saturday, July 14, to see the impact of federal grant funds in the local community. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides important support for these markets through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Farmers Market Promotion [...]
Busy Market today!!
If you haven’t stopped by one of our area Farmers Markets, what are you waiting for? With a variety of produce and sellers, we are sure to have what you are looking for. Come on out!
Spotsy New Market Grand Opening
Grand Opening at our new Wednesday Market at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:00pm. Please make sure you stop by for all the festivities beginning at 3:00pm. Download a 10% coupon off one purchase at the new SRMC market in celebration of our grand opening. Click the coupon and select “print”. [...]
$10 Challenge Supports Local Economy
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is sponsoring a new $10 Buy Local Challenge to promote the purchase of agricultural goods produced in the Commonwealth. If each household in Virginia spends just $10 a week on locally grown agricultural products that would generate $1.65 billion back to the local economy each year! Agriculture is already Virginia’s leading
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$10 Challenge Supports Local Economy
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is sponsoring a new $10 Buy Local Challenge to promote the purchase of agricultural goods produced in the Commonwealth. If each household in Virginia spends just $10 a week on locally grown agricultural products that would generate $1.65 billion back to the local economy each year! [...]
Eggstravanza at the King George Farmers Market!
Delicious eggs abound at the King George Farmers Market thanks to the efforts of passionate chicken lovers in the county. Interviews with Egg Sellers Group coordinator, Amy Robie, as well as participants Lisa Biever and Tammi Shelton give an insider’s take on life with chickens. Read more in Cathy Dyson’s Free Lance Star article. http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/032012/03022012/684559
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King George Farmers Market Accepting New Vendors
King George Farmers Market first opened in May of 2009, with three vendors onsite. In 2010, we grew to roughly 12 vendors each week, with an average of 300-400 customers. In addition, King George Farmers Market was voted “America’s Favorite Market” in American Farmland Trust’s national competition. Besides winning our size category (boutique) the Market
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Eggstravanza at the King George Farmers Market!
Delicious eggs abound at the King George Farmers Market thanks to the efforts of passionate chicken lovers in the county. Interviews with informal Egg Sellers Group Coordinator, Amy Robie, and group participants Lisa Biever and Tammi Shelton give an insider’s look at the world of chicken-raising in King George. Read more in Cathy Dyson’s March 2nd
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Movie “Fresh” to be Shown at England Run Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Library
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library will screen the movie “Fresh“ on May 17th, 2012 at 7:00 pm at its England Run Branch. The screening of this film, along with the films “Truck Farm,” “Farming Forward,” and “The Egg and I” is a part of a month-long film festival focusing on sustainable farming/local growing as
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