Market News – September 12, 2024
WFM Market News - September 12, 2024
Warm days and crisp nights- what a perfect start to September. We welcome apples, cabbage, onions, winter squash and gorgeous fall flowers, even as we say farewell to the peaches and melons. If you’re in need of inspiration or recipe ideas, Ascentria Care Alliance SNAP-Ed is at the market this week from 2PM-5PM with samples of local apples and dip plus new fall recipes that use many of the fresh ingredients that you’ll find at the market.
SNAP customers, after you use HIP for produce purchases, visit the SNAP tent for your market tokens and $10 SNAP match. Not familiar with HIP or WFM’s SNAP Match? Stop by the SNAP tent and we’re happy to explain.
POP Club members, stop by the SNAP tent to sign in and pick up your POP Bucks. Then stop by the Ascentria Tent to try a taste of local apples and dip (with your parent’s permission!)
It’s hard to believe but there are only 6 weeks left of the WFM market season. Now’s the time to find a unique handcrafted holiday gift from one of the many talented crafters and artisans at the market. Or, treat someone to a WFM gift certificate, available for purchase at the Entrance tent.
See you Thursday!
The WFM Management Team
Vendors & Community Partners at the Market This Week
**HIP Accepted *SNAP Accepted
Ascentria Care Alliance SNAP Ed (2PM-5PM)
B’s Breads* – Assorted Sourdough Breads, English Muffin Toasting Bread
Baystate Pediatric Palliative Care
The Bread Basket* – Breads and Pies
Classic Grille – Hamburgers made with locally sourced beef.
Crescent City Snowballs* – New Orleans Style Snowballs
Crystal Clear Emotions – Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry
Daggers Meadery – Local Honey Mead
En3rgyUp Organic Juices* – Organic Juices and Ginger Shots
Gandara Center – Culturally Sensitive Care
Growing with Minerals** – All Natural Herbs, Vegetables, and Products
Livingstone Mycology** – Gourmet Mushrooms
Pignatare’s Farm** – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Quabbin Hill Farms** – Vegetables, Microgreens, CBD Products
Rail’s End Crafts – Home Decor and Fun Fabric Items
Ray’s Family Farm** – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Sandy Hill Apiary* – Local Raw Honey & Beeswax Products
Sweet JJ’s* – Cookies, Tarts, and Pastries
Vlad’s Fired Pizza – Oven Fired Pizza
West Parish Orchards** – Apples
Wicker Woman Herbals* – Herbal Products
Sandy Hill Apiary
Sandy Hill Apiary offers local raw honey, beeswax lip balm, hand cream, bee crafts, and reusable beeswax food wraps as an earth friendly alternative to plastic wrap.
West Parish Orchards
Peaches are gone for the season at West Parish Orchards but apples are here in abundance! Look for Cortland, Honeycrisp, Dandee Red, Zestar, Ginger Gold, and McIntosh. Their apple selection will change as the season progresses and if you need some inspiration, visit their recipe page!
Crescent City Snowballs
A maple snowball piled high with whipped cream? Yes, please! Fall flavors have arrived at Crescent City Snowballs, and in addition to maple, you'll find cranberry, iced coffee, and cheesecake, plus all of your favorites
Gandara Center
The Mission of the Gándara Center is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans and other culturally diverse populations through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention and educational services.
Westfield Cultural Council
Westfield Cultural Council returns to the Market this week and they're seeking opinions from the community to help determine their funding priorities for next year. As you may know, Westfield Farmers Market's season-long Music at the Market series is funded mostly by a WCC grant. WCC has also provided grants for Artworks of Westfield, WOW (Westfield on Weekends) and numerous other community programs that you, your family, friends, and neighbors have enjoyed. Please take a few moments to stop by WCC's table and share your thoughts.
Music at the Market
Eva Cappelli
2:30PM - 5:00PM
Multi- Award Winning Singer Songwriter Eva Cappelli has been know as the “Voice of the Valley” in her local area for years.
She is a well seasoned traveling Singer Songwriter having taken her songs all over the country.
It has been said Eva’s voice is like (Liquid Smoke). She is best known for her heartbreak emotionally charged take no prisoner songs which can be humorous as well.
Eva is a study in every genre from Blues,to Country Folk, Rock and Jazz.
You’ll find this gal is not a 1 trick pony. Learn more on her Facebook page.
Rachel’s Table is the premier food rescue and distribution program in Western Massachusetts, created by members of the Women’s Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts to address food insecurity in the region. Bring your donations of unexpired non-perishable goods and/or fresh produce to the WFM Market Tent where it will be collected by Rachel’s Table volunteers after each market.
Ascentria Care Alliance SNAP-Ed
Visit the Ascentria Care Alliance Nutrition and Garden booth! Farmers Market attendees receive free nutrition and health information when they stop by the Ascentria Care Alliance SNAP-Ed booth. Enjoy a FREE TASTE TEST of fresh local apples and a healthy dip. Incentive items for adults and kids will be handed out at no cost while supplies last. Take home some new recipes focused on Fall harvests. Get tips on budget-smart shopping, the benefits of MyPlate, and so much more.
Join Mass Farmers Markets at the Big E State Fair and help make it an unforgettable experience!
Mass Farmers Markets will be showcasing Massachusetts farmers and small businesses at the Massachusetts Building, and they need dedicated volunteers from Sep. 13th to 29th to work a 4.5-hour shift at their booth. In return, you'll receive a free ticket to the fair and a parking pass for your shift day. Join their amazing team, have a blast, and be part of the fun while making a difference! Sign up here!
Guess the Copper Beech Tree's Age 50/50 Raffle
Buy a $5 ticket in ECOTA’s 50-50 raffle and put in your best guess of how old you think the Copper Beech tree was when it was cut down. The raffle has been extended until October 17, 2024 and tickets are available at the church and at ECOTA’s table at the market. The drawing will be held on October 20, 2024.
We thank the generous sponsors and funders of our 2024 season
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