Roots & Stems Community Farmer's Market - 2015 Season

 It may not be warm and sunshiny on the east coast, but that does not stop us from preparing for the spring! 

Yes indeed, we are planning, prepping and excited about the farmers' market this season.  

And you know what's really exciting, we are relocating the market to a new location that will offer us increased visibility. 

Take a moment and jot down the details . . . 

Saturdays, May 2 through October 31

9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 
(Rain or Shine)

National Church of God

6700 Bock Road

Fort Washington, Maryland 20744

Spring will be here before we can blink an eye. Without skipping a beat, folks in agriculture offices and in the farmers market industry are reaching out to market managers requesting updates and submissions to include in publications across the nation. 

We are moving right along and have submitted Roots & Stems in local and national directories such as: USDA Farmer's Market Directory, Southern Maryland Department of Agriculture's So Maryland, So Good brochure, University of Maryland Extension web site and brochure and other outlets to spread the news!

We cannot have a farmers' market without farmers and value added food vendors, but this year we are including other micro small business owners who self produce their own products such as soaps, skin and haircare, unique, one of a kind items such as jewelry, items for the home and yard, and more!

Just thinking about mouth watering local farm produce . . . Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, greens, tomatoes, and so much more! We cannot wait to make that transition from store bought to local farm harvested foods! Yum! And of course, March is the time when we begin to observe . . .

Ag Day is March 18, 2015

Agriculture Council of America  

Visit http://agday.org for additional information

Purpose

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973.

Core Values

ACA believes that every American should:

• Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.
• Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.
• Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

We are dedicated to help inform and teach everyone about the value of consuming healthy and wholesome foods everyday. Support your local farmers market . . . Especially Roots & Stems this season.

Applications for the market are NOW available . . . Send a note to phyproductions123@gmail.com to request an application and feel free to share with other foodies and crafters!

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Phyllicia                                   Mark
Market Master                           Market Master
Roots & Stems                          Roots & Stems