Looking for fresh, quality fruits and vegetables? Then purchasing them at a local farmers market or farm stand is the way to go!
Farmers Markets in Schenectady County:
Sundays, 10am to 2pm
Schenectady Greenmarket
Around City Hall (May to October)
Inside Proctors (November to April)
Tuesdays, 9am to 1pm (Opens June through October)
Schenectady County St. Luke's Church Market
Location: St. Luke's Church (Parking Lot) 1235 State Street
Thursdays, 9am to 1:30pm (May through October)
Schenectady County Downtown Farmers' Market
Location: Around City Hall, Franklin & Jay Streets
Thursdays, 4pm to 7pm (June through September)
Bellevue Market
Sponsored by Bellevue Preservation Inc.
Location: Maranatha Ministries (parking lot), 2176 Broadway Street
Fridays, 2pm to 6pm (May through October)
Schenectady County Sheridan Plaza Farmers' Market
Location: Sheridan Plaza 1338 Gerling Street
Saturdays, 9am to 1:30pm (May to October)
Upper Union Street Farmers Market
Location: Woodland Parking Lot (behind Trustco Bank)
Tips for Engaging Kids at the Farmer's Market
Did you know that the farmer's market is a good learning environment for your children?
The variety of sights sounds and smells at Farmers’ Markets engage your children’s senses. Here are 3 easy ways to connect with them:
• Ask your kids to keep track of fruit and vegetables in season and talk about where it came from. This way they understand the importance of 'real' food and why it is important to nourish our bodies with it.
• Kids love to be helpful, take advantage of this and make them in-charge of paying for and weighing the produce.
• Encourage them to talk to the farmers. A lot of farmers are proud of the work they do and are happy to talk about it. Your kids can ask questions like - Why are you a farmer? What are your favorite things to grow?
Next time you go to your favorite Farmer's Market, bring your child and make it a fun and learning experience!
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