fresh produce

In Season July 7, 2012

by (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 07-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

New at the Market! Currants Bluberries Peaches Raspberries Blackberries Sweet Cherries Currently at the Market! Eggplant Sweet Onion Sweet Potatoes Beets Green Onions Green Pepper Tomatoes (grape and cherry) Pickles Onions Radishes Peas Sugar...

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In Season July 3, 2012

by (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 07-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

New at the Market! Cucumbers Green Beans Blueberrys Cherries Currants Currently at the Market! Beets Green Onions Green Pepper Tomatoes Pickles Onions Radishes Peas Sugar Snap Peas English Pod Peas Zucchini Squash Cabbage (Kohlrabi) Lettuce (...

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In Season: June 26th

by (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

New at the Market! Broccoli Cauliflower Potatoes Green Beans Spinach Blueberries Currently at the Market! Beets Green Onions Tomatoes Cucumbers Pickles Onions Radishes Peas Sugar Snap Peas English Pod Peas Zucchini Squash Cabbage (Kohlrabi)...

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Learn about the early years of the Fulton Street Farmers Market

by (Grand Rapids Hi...)

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Travel back into the early part of the 20th century Thursday evening when we learn how local residents -- mostly women-- tried to fight the high cost of food prices by convincing leaders to establish farmers markets, including the popular and...

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Community Foundation Grant Improves Access to Local Fruits and Vegetables

by (GRCommFound)

Submitted 02-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

To address the need for access to fresh produce in underserved urban communities, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program. The program will encourage food stamp...

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Why Purchase Locally

by (grdominicans)

Submitted 12-22-2009 under NONPROFITS

by: Sisters Mary Lucille Janowiak OP and Barbara Hansen OP Where did the food on your Thanksgiving table come from? Did you have free range turkey from a local farm? Were the potatoes, green beans, wine and cranberries grown and produced in your...

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