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The second season of the Boyertown Farmer’s Market is about to begin! This year is bigger and better, with a brand new day and time to accommodate all the excitement. So please join us on SATURDAY, June 7th from 10am until 1pm, and every Saturday thereafter until November 1st for a great selection of produce, beef, poultry, baked goods and much, much more. The Boyertown Farmer’s Market is bringing together local farmers and the community by providing delicious, healthy, nutritious food, while helping to preserve our agricultural resources.
You can keep abreast of what’s happening at the market each week, obtain seasonal recipes, in-depth interviews with your farmers and educational information at the new Boyertown Farmer’s Market email. Sign up at the market or contact the Market Manager at Farmmanager@boyertownpa.org.
On June 7th, the
Manatawny Creek Ramblers
will be performing. They present the
roots of American music, including
blue grass and folk.
Also in June...
On June 14th, Phoebe Kelleher
On June 21st, To be announced
On June 28th, Tom Post
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The BBB Economic Restructuring Committee’s Farmer’s Market Sub-Committee is committed to promoting local farmers and enhancing the small-town feel that makes Boyertown so special.
manager@boyertownpa.org
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FARMERS WANTED:For more information on the Boyertown Farmer’s Market please contact Bryan McDonald, Farmers Market Manager, at (610) 369-3054 or e-mail Farmmanager@boyertownpa.org .
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FRECON FARMS
Hank Frecon
Email: info@freconfarms.com
Web: www.freconfarms.com
Phone: 888-367-6200
Schedule: Every Saturday from June 7th till November 1st.
Products: Offering the finest varieties of apples, peaches, pears and vegetables. In the fall, don’t forget the pumpkins and their unique Apple Cider Blend. Contact Frecon Farms regarding their “Pick Your Own” events.
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WOODSONG HOLLOW FARM
Nitya Akeroyd
Email: woodsonghollow@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M11312
Phone: 610-473-8938
Schedule: The first and third Saturday of every month, beginning June 7th.
Products: A small diversified farm offering humanely and sustainably raised chicken, lamb, Thanksgiving turkeys, eggs and heritage pork. Our livestock enjoy fresh air, sunshine and green grass, and receive no antibiotics or growth hormones. The supplemental grain our poultry and hogs receive is grown and milled fresh by a local farmer who farms using organic practices. Additional seasonally available products include fresh culinary herbs, berries, pet food items, native plants, sheepskins and wool products. Also available, artisan raw milk cheeses from Welsh Mountain Farm's pastured jersey cows. Farm visits are available by appointment. You are welcome to place an order ahead of time for pickup at the market.
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BREAKAWAY FARMS
Nate Thomas
Email: info@breakawayfarms.net
Web: www.breakawayfarms.net
Phone: 717-665-1133
Schedule: The second and fourth Saturday of every month, beginning June 7th.
(Woodsong Hollow will carry Breakaway's beef and pork when they are not there.)
Products: “Beyond Organic” is the word at this farm. All beef cows, heritage-breed pigs, chickens and turkeys roam free enjoying fresh air, chemical-free pastures and locally grown organic feed mix. Also available, eggs and cheeses. Preorders are highly recommended.
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STONECROFT FARM
Amy & Dan Ray
Email: Stncroft@dejazzd.com
Phone: 610-845-8050
Schedule: Every other week, beginning June 7th.
Products: Assorted goat cheeses, plain and infused with herbs, goat milk yogurt, free-range eggs, cut flowers and herb bunches.
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HAIKA’S KITCHEN
Jed Rapoport & Haika Powell
Email: info@haikas.com
Web: www.haikas.com
Phone: 610-351-0005
Schedule: June 7th, then the 3rd Saturday of every month, as follow: 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20 and 10/18.
Products: Cakes, cookies, breads, pies, tarts, cheesecakes, croissants, brioche, scones, soups, sides and prepared foods. Many specialty items and Holiday menus. All foods prepared in a high-quality manner utilizing the best whole foods and organic ingredients. Ingredients are locally sourced and sustainably grown, whenever possible. Advanced orders for specific items are highly recommended.
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BURKHOLDER CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCE
Kutztown, PA
Phone: 610-682-7460
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till November 1st.
Products: This organically certified farm provides many small vegetables, greens and other exotic items. They also carry pastured free-range eggs. If buying organic vegetables is important to you – this is your vendor.
RIEGEL’S PRODUCE
Dave & Mabel Riegel
Email: riegel_david@yahoo.com
Web: www.localharvest.com
Phone: 610-756-6837
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till November 1st.
Products: Depending on the season, this farm will provide strawberries, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, string beans and peas. Many prepared goods: homemade jams, relish, pickles, Chow Chow, fresh baked pies and cookies.
MILLER’S FARM FRESH PRODUCE
Jeffrey, Jacob & Jade Miller
Email: muchibaba@yahoo.com
Phone: 610-987-0658
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till November 1st.
Products: Over 20 varieties of tomatoes, 10 types of peppers, 5 different eggplants and 3 kinds of onions! In addition, there will be sweet corn, melons, cucumbers, pumpkins and gourds.
OLEY VALLEY ORGANICS, LLC
Barb & Mike Dietrich
Email: oleyvalleyorganics@gmail.com
Phone: 484-336-9980
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till late September, early October
Products: Organically grown asparagus, strawberries, raspberries and other
seasonal, organic produce. Flowers and plants are available in Spring
and then during the Christmas season, hand-crafted wreaths. When not at
the Boyertown Farmers Market, visit their roadside stand in Pikeville.
PROUT’S JOLLYVIEW FARM
Benjamin and Jillian Prout
Email: SYMJ48@aol.com
Phone: 610-291-9231
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till late September
Products: Strawberries, blueberries, hot peppers, herbs and many other seasonally available vegetables.
WILD FOR SALMON
Steve & Jenn Kurian
Email: wildforsalmon@yahoo.com
Web: www.wildforsalmon.com
Phone: 570-387-0550
Schedule: Sept 6th, Oct 4th and November 1st
Products: You guessed it – Salmon! The salmon is caught in Bristol Bay, Alaska during the months of June and July and brought home to be sold at farm markets, restaurants and health-food stores. Preorders are highly recommended. Other items for sale, cookbooks, grill planks and T-shirts.
SPOTTED HILL FARM
Donna Howard
Email: donnapond@aol.com
Phone: 610-473-9637
Schedule: Selected Saturdays
Products: Soaps, lotions and other products made from the goats on her farm. In addition to your favorites from last year, there are new fragrances this year, liquid soap, and lotion is now available in larger containers. Their bug repellant is now called "Beat It, Bug!" and comes in lotion and spray form. Also exciting, they have a new flaxseed oil soap which is silky and has a wonderful lather. Flaxseed is highly recommended for mature skin and will delight skin of all ages! Spotted Hill accepts Visa and Mastercard.
ILLUSION RANCH
Robin Gilmore
Email: info@IllusionRanch.com
Web: www.IllusionRanch.com
Schedule: Every Saturday, from June 7th till November 1st.
Products: High-quality, colorful baby and adult Alpacas available for purchase. Also, skeins of the finest Alpaca wool, rovings and raw alpaca fibers direct from the ranch. Clothing made from alpaca wool and alpaca toys will be available. There will also be Alpacas there for “meeting and touching”, bring the kids!
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ENTERTAINMENT 2008
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On June 7th, the Manatawny Creek Ramblers
will be performing. They present the roots of American music, including blue grass and folk.
Also in June...
On June 14th, Phoebe Kelleher
On June 21st, To be announced
On June 28th, Tom Post
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