Beaver County Farmers Markets return April 27: Here's what's new and who's returning
Fresh-picked and succulent fruits, nutritious vegetables, artisan baked breads, homemade honey and other edible treats await as the Beaver County Farmers Markets return for the season, starting April 27.
Beaver and Ambridge remain the two biggies.
Farmers will set up tables at five locations during specific hours:
Ambridge, at the parking lot of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Park Road, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning May 2 to Nov. 26.
Beaver, at the county Court House parking lot, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, beginning April 27 to Dec. 21.
Beaver Falls in the parking lot behind Brodhead Apartments on Eighth Avenue, 3-6 p.m. Mondays from May 6 to Nov. 18.
Chippewa Township, in the parking lot of Chippewa United Methodist Church on Darlington Road, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays from May 7 to Nov. 26.
New Brighton, in the parking lot of Diamond Milling on Fifth Avenue, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays from May 7 to Nov. 19.
Who's new
Three new vendors have joined this year.
Brown Bear Bread, owned by Kate Clemmons, will sell breads at the Ambridge, Beaver and Chippewa markets.
Megan Epley will sell cut flowers at the Chippewa market.
Crooked Creek Herbals, owned by Kim Salvati, will selling organic hand-blended teas and tisanes at the Beaver market. Tisanes are beverages made from the infusion of leaves, roots, berries and spices of other plants.
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Returning vendors
Thirty-two vendors will return from last year, some having been regulars for decades.
The vendors:
Douds-Floyd Farm, produce, at Ambridge and Beaver.
Enon Country Gardens, produce, plants, cut flowers, at Ambridge, Beaver and Chippewa.
Fabyanic Farm, crafts, produce, Indian corn and gourds, Ambridge and Beaver.
Farrow Farm Mushrooms, Ambridge and Beaver.
Fausti Family Farm, baked goods, crafts, produce, Ambridge and Beaver.
Fitzgibbon Meadery, mead, wine, Viking horns, Ambridge and Beaver.
GG Biscotti, Beaver and Chippewa.
Gray Goat BBQ, seasonings, barbecue sauces, goat milk fudge, sandwiches, Ambridge, Beaver and Chippewa.
Habrle Brothers Farm, produce, Beaver.
Harley’s Oak Spring Farm, produce, plants, crafts, cut flowers, Ambridge, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Chippewa, New Brighton.
Highland Homestead Farm, beef, pork, poultry, jams, canned goods, prepared foods, eggs, Ambridge and Beaver.
Jemila/Rafka Foods, Lebanese prepared foods and baked goods, Beaver.
Labyrinth Farm, cut flowers, crafts, produce, beeswax candles, Beaver.
Maddy’s Garden, produce, crafts, Ambridge.
May-Malone Farm, crafts, cut flowers, dried flowers, produce, wreaths, plants, Ambridge and Beaver.
McConnell’s Hill Farm, produce, Ambridge, Beaver.
McCormack Apiaries, honey, Beaver.
McElhaney Family Farm, beef, Ambridge and Beaver.
Milton Mauk, mushrooms, Beaver.
Muetzel Mountain Apiaries, honey, Ambridge.
Novel Breads, Beaver.
Orlo’s Perennial Nursery, plants, crafts, cut flowers, produce, Beaver.
PJs Deli & Catering, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, crafts, Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa.
Red Diamond Honey, Chippewa.
Ridgemont Farms, cut flowers, crafts, Beaver.
Scarsella Vegetables, Ambridge.
Schweikert Greenhouse, produce and plants, Ambridge and Beaver.
Swab’s Fruits & Vegetables, Ambridge and Beaver.
Swick Family Farm, produce, Ambridge, Beaver, Beaver Falls, New Brighton.
Trisha’s Farm, canned goods, jams, produce, plants, crafts, cut flowers, Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa.
Wockenfuss Family Farm, soap, body butters, lip balms, beeswax candles, eggs, chocolate, candy, baked goods, Beaver.
Woodward Orchard, Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa.
Also know this
As in prior years, pets, including held or leashed dogs, are not permitted in market areas.
Penn State Extension will conduct cooking demonstrations at the Beaver and Ambridge markets.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers will be available, likely in either June or July. Have interested parties check the Beaver County Farmers Market website for information or contact the Beaver County Office of Aging.
SNAP tokens
Also new, at the Ambridge market only: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) tokens will be accepted by vendors who enroll. SNAP helps eligible low-income households buy nutritious food. Those who are eligible receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) access card.
Beaver County Farmers Markets will collaborate with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and Riverwise of Beaver County to accept SNAP/EBT tokens, intended for recipients to be able to purchase directly from local growers and vendors.
Riverwise will be at the Ambridge market to distribute tokens to eligible recipients. Currently, 10 of the Ambridge vendors are enrolled to accept SNAP, a voluntary program. The program should start early this summer when there's an abundance of local products available for purchase. For more information on Riverwise, go to GetRiverWise.com.
For regular updates and previews on each farmers market, visit beavercountyfarmersmarket.com or Facebook page facebook.com/BeaverCountyFarmersMarkets or Instagram account instagram.com/bcfarmersmarkets.
Scott Tady is entertainment editor at The Times and easy to reach at stady@gannett.com
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