March madness at wintertime Farmers Market

Posted 3/12/15

March is a challenging month for local farmers. It signals the start of a long thaw from a harsh winter and the beginning of work for planning next year’s harvest. It is also typically a slow time …

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March madness at wintertime Farmers Market

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March is a challenging month for local farmers. It signals the start of a long thaw from a harsh winter and the beginning of work for planning next year’s harvest. It is also typically a slow time for retail sales at the market. Given the seasonality of farming, March is the time of year when farmers and producers need your business and support the most. 

To celebrate these local heroes, Farm Fresh Rhode Island is hosting March Madness at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market. Shop at the market every Saturday in March to take advantage of seasonal sales and participate in a series of events, cooking demos, and a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt and raffle with a chance to win over $250 in prizes. 

March Madness Events include Cooking Demos by Chef Scott of Melville Grille and Chef Fab of Nosh Eatery on March 7; the Humble Pie’s Second Annual Pi(e) Day Pie Eating Contest on March 14; Hope & Main and Bucket Brewery Sample Showcase on March 21; and Cooking Demo by the African Alliance of Rhode Island on March 28.

Participating in March Madness is a great way to support local agriculture, empower small businesses and create a vibrant community with local food at the center of every table. To find out more about March Madness, visit www.farmfresh.org/winter. 

The Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. Take advantage of RIPTA’s R-Line to be dropped off at the door of 1005 Main Street in Pawtucket!

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