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Season’s eatings
Discover the ultimate—and affordable—
eat-local options.
O
ne of the most anticipated rites of
the season is hitting up local farmers’
markets for truly the freshest produce of
the year.
“We’re so fortunate to live in an area where
farmers markets and roadside stands are
abundant,” says Rachel Rodney, a registered
dietitian with Vermont Blueprint for Health.
“Eating in season not only ensures you the best in
flavors and nutrition but also the best prices.
Harvest the savings
Rodney notes that as different fruits and vegetables
come into season, prices tend to drop. “Almost
every week some new item comes into season. One
week it might be asparagus and the next week it
AREA FARMERS MARKETS Summer locations and hours
Double your dollar with Cash Crop
Cash Crop is a “double your coupon”
program available at Vermont famers
markets that accept SNAP/3SquaresVT.
For every 10 SNAP dollars you spend on
fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds,
and starts at the market, you’ll receive
an extra $10 to put towards additional
similar purchases.
Arlington Village Farmers Market
148 Recreation Park Road, Arlington
Fridays 4pm–7pm
Accepts WIC Farm to Family and SNAP
Benmont Avenue Produce
160 Benmont Avenue, Bennington
7 days a week, 11am–6pm
Accepts WIC Farm to Family and SNAP
Bennington Farmer’s Market
Deer Park, Bennington
Saturdays 10am–1pm
Accepts WIC Farm to Family and SNAP
Dorset Farmers Market
HN Williams Store, 2732 VT 30, Dorset
Sundays 10am–2pm
Accepts WIC Farm to Family and SNAP
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Manchester Farmers’ Market
Adam’s Park, Manchester
Thursdays 3–6pm
Accepts WIC Farm to Family and SNAP
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Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring St., Williamstown
Saturday 9am–1pm
Offers a Community Essentials Initiative
that provides food to families in need in
the northern Berkshires
North Adams Farmers Market
Anthony’s Lot, North Adams
Saturdays 9am–1pm
Accepts SNAP and WIC at select vendors
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Cambridge Valley Farmers Market
Cambridge Central Schools, Cambridge
Sundays 10am–1pm
Accepts WIC Farmers Market Nutrition
Program and Seniors Farmers Market
Nutrition Program
Hoosick Falls
Unihog Farmers and Makers Market
2 Center Street
Thursdays 5–7pm
WIC Farm to Family and SNAP accepted
by select vendors