Another winter is behind us and there were times in the first couple of weeks in February when even an optimist like me could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is the time of year that gardens start springing up and I start using my stove a bit more. I am not usually much of a cook but when such an abundance of fresh delicious product is available, I almost feel guilty not putting on the chef’s hat. With TV shows like Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution bringing attention to nutrition education, especially among the youth, more people are being exposed to the many benefits of including fresh fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. One major complaint among consumers in response to this movement is the fact that local produce may be scarce or that they lack knowledge about how to acquire it. This should not ever be the case for Adams County residents. There are now more options than ever before for area residents to buy farm products directly from the producer. In addition to the Roadside retail markets that are spread throughout the county, there will be three centrally located Farmers’ Markets operating this season. This year the Adams County Farmers Market Association has plans to bring more interactive aspects to the markets including more cooking demos and educational activities.
Three Adams County Farmers’ Markets will be opening in the next couple of months. First, the Gettysburg Farmers’ Market located downtown on Lincoln Square will be open on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. – Noon starting April 24 and running through October. This year there will be two markets at The Outlet Shoppes. Saturday’s Farm Fresh Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. starting May 8th and ending October 30th. Friday’s Farm Fresh Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. also and will begin May 28th and run through October.
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