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Farmers & Producers

Frecon Farms
Black Buggy Baking Co.
Spotted Hill Farm
Woodsong Hollow Farm
Heavenly Helpings
Illusion Ranch
Burkholder's Certified Organic Produce
Prout's Jollyview Farm
Amazing Acres Goat Dairy
M&B Farview Farm
St. Peters Bakery
Pearberry Farm
Davidson Exotic Mushrooms
Bauder Farms
Wild for Salmon
Reading Coffee Roasters
Book and CD Exchange

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Crafters
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Events at the Market
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Music
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Downtown
Happenings
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Important Links

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A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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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  the Farmers Market Manager by e-mail at Farmmanager@boyertownpa.org .

Or call The Building a Better Boyertown office at 610-369-3054




Food Donations for the Boyertown Area Multi-Service Food Bank


We will always be  accepting donations of food items. 
The following is the lsit of the

"Top 10" needed items:

Juice & Drink mixes
Toiletries, Soap, toothpaste
Jelly
Pancake mix & syrup
Pudding & Jell-O cups or mixes
Hamburger Helper
Mac & Cheese
Rice products
Tuna, canned or pouches
Diapers, size 3 or larger

Season 2009





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Welcome to
The Boyertown Farmers Market!


The Boyertown Farmers Market reopened for its 2009 season on June 6th, 2009, and runs every Saturday from 10am to 1 pm through October 31st.

Our farmers offer a great selection of produce, beef, poultry, baked goods and much, much more.  The Boyertown Farmer’s Market brings together local farmers and the community by providing delicious, healthy, nutritious food, while helping to preserve our agricultural resources.

The Market is located at 100 South Walnut Street, in the parking lot of The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, two blocks south of the intersection of Routes 562 and 73.

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 with the  Boyertown Farmer’s Market email newsletter.  Sign up at the market or contact the Market Manager at Farmmanager@boyertownpa.org.


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June 27th...
Bug Fest!

This is it - the event of the season!  Come join us at the Boyertown Farmers Market this Saturday, June 27th from 10am until 1pm for BugFest!  We invite you to decide, "Are insects friend or foe to the farmer?"

We will have plenty of evidence on hand to help you make your decision, while you purchase foods grown by our local farmers that spend many hours trying to outwit these insects.  Our farmers grow these foods without chemicals or pesticides - which is no small feat when you consider we are outnumbered 10 million to one!

Start with a stroll through the butterfly garden, courtesy of Still Pond Nursery.  There you will learn how to create a garden that will attract beneficial insects and butterflies to your backyard.  While in the garden, be sure to stop by the beehive, where Jan Cauffman will demonstrate how to care for bees-very important pollinators of our crops.

The bug museum will have on display hundreds of bugs, from locally and around the world that will amaze and delight you.  See if you can find Hercules, Goliath and Atlas among the crowd of insects!  Not all the bugs in the bug museum will be dead, several local collectors and Zimmer's Pets will have samples of live insects!

If all this investigation has you hungry, stop by the Bug CaféEveryone that eats a bug, gets a certificate!

For quieter activities, stop by the Kids Korner, where Peace Valley Nature Center will have microscopes and other activities for the kids.  Create some bug art with crayons (thank you Crayola Factory) or paint - fit for framing to commemorate this special day. for some treats prepared by John ben John from the Mountain Top Café.  He will be cooking with locally grown foods and bugs!  Now is your chance - sweet revenge against the insects that ate your garden!  Feedings will take place at 10:30 am and again at Noon.  Free recipes and food samples will be available for the truly brave. 







Farmer Listings:


Frecon Farms
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Schedule:
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

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 or stop by the store for the full selection of all the fine, local goods this area has to offer.


Hank Frecon
Email:  info@freconfarms.com
Web:  www.freconfarms.com
Phone:  888-367-6200




The Black Buggy
Baking Company

BlackBuggy_logoSchedule:
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products:
The Black Buggy Baking Company produces an array of fresh pies according to seasonal fruit availability, but the one pie that has been a staple at Fisher's Farm Fresh Produce is Felicia's Wet Bottom Shoo-Fly Pie - and it continues to gain notoriety. In addition, they offer freshly baked oversized cookies in an assortment of delicious flavors including Vanilla Sugar, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter.

You can also always find Felicia's pies and cookies at Fisher's Farm Fresh Produce, located on Route 662 in Oley (Memorial Highway) just 1 mile north of Yellow House Hotel and 2 miles south of Oley Turnpike Road. Just look for the signs.

Felicia Fisher
Email: blackbuggybakingcompany@yahoo.com
Web: www.blackbuggybakingcompany.com
Phone: 610-914-9090




Spotted Hill Farm
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Schedule:  Every Saturday starting June 6th.

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.


Donna Howard
Email: donna@spottedhillfarm.com
Web: www.spottedhillfarm.com
Phone:  610-473-9637




Woodsong Hollow Farm
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Schedule:
Select Saturdays. Next market TBD.

Products: 
Woodsong Hollow Farm, just 10 minutes from Boyertown, is 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, are handled with lots of TLC, and of course are fed 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 (although he does not have certification).

You are welcome to place an order ahead of time for pickup at the market. This ensures that we have what you want, no matter what time you get to the market, and your order will be packed, priced and ready to go.

This year we are focussing on getting some buildings renovated and putting up fencing at the farm so we will be at the market as our schedule allows. However we do sell from the farm by appointment We can also show you around and answer any questions if you would like to learn more about what we do. In addition to our own products, at the farm we have Wild For Salmon's delicious salmon. You are also welcome to email us if you would like to be on our farm mailing list to receive product updates, farm news and market dates.


Nitya Akeroyd 
Email:  farm@woodsonghollow.com
Web:  www.woodsonghollow.com
Phone:  610-473-8938




Heavenly Helpings
Fine Baked Goods

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Every Saturday starting June 6th.
Also at Expresso Yourself in Douglassville and Exeter.

Products:
Heavenly Helpings creates a variety of fine baked goods -- cookies, pies, biscotti, power bars and jams, and an assortment of breads in three sizes -- large loaves, small loaves and even muffin sized -- so it's easy to get just the right portion you want of their Blueberry Crunch, Peach Crumb, Zucchini Bread or various Pound Cakes, to name only a few.

Heavenly Helpings supports our local farmers by using fresh, in-season ingredients whenever possible, and use a great many organics too.  They use no transfats, high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners, and they even have a line of gluten-free products!

You can also call ahead to see what items they have and pre-order, and they can take orders to supply any events you may have coming up.  And ask about their custom gift baskets!

Pat Uttley
Email: pu_223@yahoo.com
Phone: 484-437-0617

Chris McKay
Email: chrissymckay@yahoo.com
Phone: 484-614-7442




Illusion Ranch
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Product:  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!


Robin Gilmore
Email: info@IllusionRanch.com
Web:  www.IllusionRanch.com




Burkholder's
Certified Organic Produce

burkholders_logoSchedule:
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

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.


Aaron & Elva Burkholder
Kutztown, PA
Phone: 610-682-7460




Prout's Jollyview Farm
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products:
Prout's Jollyview Farm is owned and operated by Ben and Jillian Prout. They purchased the farm in 2005, finally realizing Ben's lifelong dream of owning a farm near our families. We are located in the historic Oley Valley on 122 acres, which was founded around 1806. Our mission is to maintain a small family farm way of life and provide our friends with high quality fruits and veggies grown organically. Ben and Jill have a dual-armed business, where they custom raise heifers, sell horse hay and straw, and have a road side market that also services CSA members. Come see us and get to know where your food comes from.

Benjamin and Jillian Prout
Email: SYMJ48@aol.com
Web: www.proutsjollyviewfarm.com
Phone: 610-291-9231



Amazing Acres Goat Dairy, LLC
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products: 
Amazing Acres Goat Dairy, LLC provides our community with a local, fresh and natural farmstead Artisan cheese while raising our goats in a healthy and loving environment. All of our cheeses are a work of art, each individually handcrafted with love!

Our goats are hormone free and given love and kisses on a daily basis! You can order our cheeses by calling us at 610-913-7002 or visiting our web site which is www.amazingacresgoatdairy.com.  We will be selling our cheeses in local farmers' markets and shops.  Please call or email us for specific locations or to order cheese!

We are located 40 miles west of Philadelphia in northern Chester County, Pennsylvania

Debbie Mikulak & Fred Bloom
Email: cheese@amazingacresgoatdairy.com
Web:  www.amazingacresgoatdairy.com
Phone: 610-913-7002




M&B Farview Farm
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th through June 27th.

Products: 
M&B Farview Farm, located in Hamburg, Berks County, was started in 2004 because they wanted to know how their animals were cared for and fed. All of their livestock is raised ethically and fed naturally.  This family farm has just about everything.  In addition to pastured beef, heritage pork, free range chicken, lamb and goat, they also offer eggs, a wide range of cheeses, and are certified by the Pa. Dept. of Agriculture to sell raw cows and goat milk. And don't be surprised once the season is in full swing and the field vegetables come in.  

In addition, they have a No-Fee CSA Buyers Group, and operate a farm stand on Fridays and Saturdays from Noon to 5 pm. For detailed information about any of their products, or to find out more about the farm, the CSA, and more, visit their website.

Bart & Mary Hill
Email: mbfarviewfarm@verizon.net
Web:  www.mbfarviewfarm.com
Phone: 610-562-4912





St. Peters Bakery
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Schedule: 
To be determined.

Products: 
Saint Peter's Bakery is nestled in the quaint village of Saint Peter's alongside French Creek. We feature fresh baked daily Artisan Breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, desserts and special occasion cakes. We use only fresh and natural ingredients in all of our products. No preservatives, additives or trans fats are used in our baked goods. We encourage you to pre order your selected items.

At the bakery, we serve lunch daily, featuring sandwiches on our house made breads, quiche, soup and salads.  Friday nights we have extended hours, and serve Gourmet Pizza.  BYOB is welcome. We have outdoor seating over looking beautiful French Creek. We have added dipped ice cream to our summer line up.

Melanie Melle
Saint Peter's Bakery
3441 Saint Peter's Road
Saint Peter's Village, PA 19470
Email: melanie@villageatsaintpeters.com
Web:  www.villageatsaintpeters.com
Phone: 610-469-7501




Pearberry Farm
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Schedule: 
Every other Saturday starting June 6th.
Next date: July 4th.

Products: 
Heritage breed poultry and eggs. As the season progresses, Ellie will be offering chicken, duck, turkey, and quail.


Ellie Fineran
Email: pearberryfarm@yahoo.com
Web:  www.pearberryfarm.com
Phone: 610-482-4638





Davidson Exotic Mushrooms
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products: 
Freshly picked, directly from the farm to the market.  They bring Portabella, Crimini, Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms to the market.  The mushrooms are grown in Chester County near Kennett Square, PA.  Be sure to pickup free recipe cards.  New recipes each week.


John Davidson
Kennett Square, Pa
Phone: 610-268-4130






Bauder Farms
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products: 
Bauder Farms is a small family farm in Skippack, PA where we grow a wide variety of vegetables, (including Asian and Korean), herbs, and flowers. We will also grow specialty vegetables if given adequate notice. We keep our own bees and usually have honey year round. We have home made jams, jellies, soups, soaps, and hand painted gourds. We adhere to naturally grown / organically grown practices and use no chemicals.

We are members of the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and accept checks.

Debra Bauder
Email: debbau@verizon.net
Web:  www.bauderfarms.com
Phone: 610-489-7948




Wild for Salmon

wildforsalmon_logoSchedule: 
Look for them monthly starting in late summer. Their salmon is also carried by Woodsong Hollow and Frecon's Store.

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.

Steve & Jenn Kurian
Email: wildforsalmon@yahoo.com
Web:  www.wildforsalmon.com
Phone: 570-387-0550





Reading Coffee Roasters
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Schedule: 
Every Saturday starting June 6th.

Products: 
Located in Birdsboro, the Reading Roaster Coffee company has been in business since 1989, importing and roasting fine quality coffees from around the world.  The Boyertown Farmers Market will be selling several varieties of these wonderful coffees in 8oz bags (yes! a true ½ pound of coffee) and fresh-brewed cups of coffee, with all profits to benefit future needs of the Boyertown Farmers Market.








The Book and CD Exchange

Schedule: 
Every Saturday, except June 13th.

Bring a book, take a book is now in its second year and is being hosted by Hildegard Rutter, of Relaxing Massage Therapy.  Everyone is invited to bring or take a book while the market is in session.  CD's are also available for exchange.  Donations are always welcome.  While stressing out over your selection, why not have a mini massage with Hildegard.

Relaxing Massage Therapy owned and operated by Hildegard Rutter a certified massage therapist bound by a code of practice and ethics which ensure the highest level of care.

Please feel free to contact Hildegard at Relaxing Massage Therapy by calling 610-905-3852 or emailing me at relaxingmassagetherapy@gmail.com with your thoughts and to schedule an appointment. This is an opportunity for you to ask all the questions you wish and to see if I'm the right therapist for you.

My therapy room offers a calm environment with relaxing music which provides the perfect atmosphere to slow down and unwind. I offer Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, Hot Stone massage, Scalp treatment, along with Foot pampering.

Massage is more than a luxury...Bodywork reduces stress and anxiety, key issues that can lead to serious health problems. For the cost of a dozen lattes or one nice meal out, you can get a massage and invest in yourself.






Crafters Listings:


Crafters for the week of June 27th...


Barebags
www.mybarebags.com

All natural, unbleached cotton canvas shopping bags. Plain, embroidered, airbrushed, painted and embellished.  Make the better choice and purchase an eco-responsible bag.


Crafts by Audrey
Handmade greeting cards, special occasion cards,
inspirational plaques, and flower arrangements.







   

 
Events at the Market:


July 4th
Celebrate Food!
 

Pick up great stuff for the grill
for the Holiday weekend!




July 11th
Fun with Food!


Cherry tomato Putt-Putt!


July 18th
Christmas In July

Celebrate the Season of Giving in July!
Salvation Army Kettles · MultiService Food Bank


July 25th
Grilling Event

Trexler-Haines -- fine kitchen equipment and grills --
will be grilling up local foods for your enjoyment.


Stay tuned for upcoming events by visiting our website www.boyertownpa.org or signing up for the weekly e-newsletter today.  To sign up for the newsletter, email Brian Miller at Farmmanager@boyertownpa.org









Music at the Market:


This Saturday, June 27th...

A variety of Bluegrass and Newgrass
will be being played in the
background at BugFest. 











Downtown Happenings:


June 26th and 27th
Relay for Life of Boyertown



Through July 13th...
Terra Firma Eco-Art Show
at Studio B




For more information go to www.boyertownpa.org.





Important Links:


For Further information
about Buy Fresh Buy Local,
please visit these sites:

www.pasafarming.org

www.localharvest.org

www.buylocalpa.org

www.newfarm.org

www.eatwellguide.org