Farmers’ Market going strong in September

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With the arrival of Labor Day, life returns to normal for many Medfield residents who have spent the summer vacationing. The Medfield Farmers’ Market says “welcome back,” with a reminder that the market, with its dedicated vendors, will be on North St., on the lawn of the historic First Parish Meeting House, each Thursday from 2 until 6:30 throughout September.

The vendors include a fully stocked farm stand with great vegetables, flowers, melons, and fresh herbs; a truck with fresh fish will complement any meal from the farm stand. There will also be the appetizing Jamaican jerk foods, boxed for later preparation or in a fast food cone to eat while shopping. Another type of food vendor in her van will be selling prepared and fast foods fit for those into paleo cooking. Fresh eggs are available; as is local honey from a small nearby farm, made into a variety of products as well as sold by the jar. Free, used coffee grounds for the late blooming gardens (information available on the benefits of used coffee grounds given for free as well will be on another table and jellies, jams, preserves, relishes, breads and, maybe some late in the season corn, dominates the confectionary table; handmade soaps are an interesting feature by another vendor.

A bake sale table with a variety of homemade delicacies, baked by the church ladies, is worth checking out, especially since all the profits from these sales go to the building’s maintenance fund. As thanks for the patronage, the market committee offers children’s activities to keep the young ones busy while parents browse.

In addition to the weekly offerings, a variety of vendors show up less consistently but with unusual wares. The mini emporium is a children’s clothing store on wheels, a vendor selling vegetable or fruit smoothies and various juice drinks is on hand occasionally and wellness information is available about holistic health. An area jewelry maker demonstrates her artistry with jewelry that also has health and stress-reducing benefits.

Visit the market before it closes and enjoy eating healthfully and helping to keep local farmers and merchants in business. Most have websites and/or Facebook pages that customers may visit. Many vendors have business cards listing these pages and how to contact them about fall and winter sales and schedules. Show the vendors appreciation for serving Medfield and area communities by supporting them through the coming month.