A note from The Urban Gatherer:
The Urban
Gatherer took a little break. There has been a lot going on with work, travel,
a move, and overall…life, but we are hoping to ease back in and try and start
posting regularly again. We hope that you missed us and we hope that we can
continue to inspire you!
Farmer’s Markets
are getting back up and running for the 2012 season and we couldn’t be more
excited. It is the mark of spring and all that it has to offer. Farmer’s
Markets are a great way to get out there and support your local food community,
meet people, and just get some damn good food! There are always activities for
kids, chef demos, sometimes music and seasonal surprises in store. If you want
to be a part of the markets and are not a farmer or vendor, volunteer! We
always look to the farmer’s markets for inspiration and sometimes just plain
comfort. It is reassuring to be around others that are interested in what is
going on out there NOW and know that this movement is becoming bigger and
bigger. Aside from the fact that it is very fashionable to eat locally and for
restaurants to claim “farm to table” practices it truly is a trend you can feel
good about supporting! Below is a list of Farmer’s Markets openings around
Atlanta, some already have and there are more to come!
March 14:
Decatur Farmer’s
Market (although their Sat. market runs year round):
April 1:
Morningside
Farmer’s Market:
April 14:
Peachtree Road
Farmer’s Market :
East Lake
Farmer’s Market:
April 19:
East Atlanta
Farmer’s Market (see photos):
April 29:
Grant Park
Farmer’s Market:
AND STILL TO COME:
May 5:
Green Market at
Piedmont Park:
May 19:
Don’t see yours
here? Check out the GA Department of Agriculture site for a full listing of
Farmer’s Markets by county!
Happy
Marketing!!!
-V
