D2-Lancastef Farming, Saturday, June 24, 2000
Growing It To Sell At Farmers’ Markets
BEL AIR, Md. All five
Harford County farmers’ mar
kets are now open and attract
ing steady crowds throughout
the week.
Blueberries, raspberries, as
paragus, peas, beans, onions,
flowers, spinach and cabbage
are expected this month in the
markets.
All farmers’ markets sell only
fresh local produce in season
along with jellies, jams, baked
goods, and small shrubs and or
namental grasses.
Customers planning to pur
chase market items are offered
these tips:
• The markets are held out
doors, rain or shine, so come
dressed accordingly.
• Sturdy shopping bags or
baskets will help you carry your
purchases back to the car.
Market vendors will soon offer
bags imprinted with the Harford
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OR
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FAX
717-733-6058
Mon., Tues.,
Wed., Fri.
8 AM to 5 PM
Thurs.
7 AM to 5 PM
County Home Grown logo for
your convenience.
• Carry small bills, so making
change will be easy.
• The busiest times at the
market are usually in the first
two hours. Come early for the
best selection.
• Feel free to ask questions
about how produce is grown and
how to cook it.
The Harford County Sun
day’s farmers’ market is open
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the
Harford Mall Marquee at Mary
land Routes 24 and 1 in Bel Air.
Parking is available in the mall’s
parking lot near the Hecht Com
pany.
For more information on all
the Bel Air markets, call Bel Air
Rotary Club Representative
Ron McCarty at 410-836-6346.
Tuesday’s farmers’ market is
open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
the Thomas Street side of the
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Saturday is farmers’ market
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