Farmers Market ‘With a Splash of History’ Starts

The market will feature a blend of products customers would expect to find at a Farmers Market including many fresh organic vegetables and produce, honeys, maple syrups, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods and home-made pickles and much more. They will also be joined by Euro-Delicacies that specialize in prepared meals with an ethnic flair. Customers can get their Friday dinner right at the Market and bring it home to the family.

“The Greenfield Farmers Market seeks to be more than just a place to shop, we want to be a Friday night gathering place for the community,” said Ron Deutsch, of the Town of Greenfield Historical Society. “We will have something for everyone at this market and we urge families to come with their children since we are right next to a great play area.”

This year, the Farmers Market is being operated by the vendors. The vendors got together with the Historical Society and created a new leadership structure that puts the vendors in charge of daily decision-making and market operations. 

“We felt like we needed a more democratic process for operating the market,” said Deutsch. “The vendors have a wealth of experience and know best how to operate and manage the market effectively.”

Toward that end the organizers of the market are planning on featuring local musical talent and local artists and authors at the market this year. For opening day we will be joined by Aaron Civic, a well-known local singer, songwriter and guitarist.

The Historical Society will also be offering tours of historic OddFellows Hall–located just next to Middle Grove Park. The Historical Society is creating a Greenfield History Museum on the second floor of the building that will provide residents with a look back in time. The museum will feature exhibits on historic activities in Greenfield including different industries that have developed over time and historic events that have occurred in the town over the years. The historic hall will be open during market hours and residents are encouraged to come on in and check it out.

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