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Farmers Market Runs through Early October

The University of Minnesota Farmers Market has returned to Church Street, on the East Bank campus, for a fifth season. The market is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine. 

Convenient, Affordable, and Locally Grown

The Farmers Market features vendors who are contracted to sell locally grown produce, berries, and fresh flowers. Visitors to the market also can purchase honey; maple syrup and apples will be sold by representatives from the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Remember! Bring along a reuseable canvas bag to tote your market goods.

A Farmers Market and Much More ...

In addition to buying locally grown produce, berries, and fresh flowers, visitors can expect to:

• receive nutrition advice and feel the benefits of a chair massage - Boynton Health Service
• buy grilled veggies - University Dining Services
• pick up fitness tips - Recreational Sports
• taste organic mint iced tea - Campus Club
• enjoy free outdoor concerts on Northrop Mall during July

Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources'  Wellness Program, the market brings fresh fruit and veggies to the Twin Cities campus to promote a healthy workplace and a healthy lifestyle for employees, students, and people from the surrounding neighborhoods. Questions or feedback? Contact Jill Thielen.

A Market Near You

Earlier this summer, a farmers market opened on the St. Paul campus. Throughout the metro area and in greater Minnesota, faculty, staff and students can also purchase farm-fresh, locally grown food. A list of farms, markets, and garden centers is available through the Minnesota Grown Program, Minnesota Deptartment of Agriculture. A farmers market is also held every Wednesday on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. At the Morris campus, the employees and students have variety of ways to "go green."

Savor the Season

Enjoy cooking tips and recipes prepared for the Farmers Market by author and food writer Ann L. Burckhardt, retired editor of the popular “Taste” section of the Star Tribune newspaper.