Bay Ridge Greenmarket
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Overview
The Bay Ridge Greenmarket, dubbed "Bay Ridge's Town Hall" by Councilman Vincent Gentile, provides a gathering space for the tight-knit Bay Ridge community. The market provides everything from fresh caught fish, baked goods, and a bounty of seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers draw shoppers week after week, all season long.
Open: Saturdays, 6/2/12 to 11/17/12, 8 am - 3 pm
Farmers:
American Seafood Wild caught Fish from Suffolk County, NY.
Bread Alone Breads & pastries from Ulster County, NY.
Jersey Farm Produce Fruit and vegetables from Hunterdon County, NJ. A New Farmer Development Project Participant.
R & R Produce Vegetables, Mexican specialty produce, and herbs from Orange County, New York; New Farmer Development Project participant
Toigo Orchards Orchard fruit from Cumberland County, PA.
WIC and FMNP checks accepted at individual farmer stands
EBT/Food Stamps & Debit/Credit accepted at market info tent 8am to 2pm
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