The Needham Farmers Market promotes healthy living in many ways. A healthy diet is important, but so is excercize and clean air, which is why the Market is holding its first “Bike to the Market Day.” As an incentive, the
Needham Farmers Market Update
Plans are progressing nicely for the June 10 opening day of the NeedhamFarmers Market on the front lawn of First Parish in Needham, from 1:00 to 5:00pm. There will be a nice variety of vendors, including locally grown produce, fish,
Needham Farmers Market Approved!
It is all systems GO! The Planning Board approved the Special Permit for the Needham Farmers Market to operate on the front lawn of First Parish Church in Needham Center. This is shaping up to be a real community building
Countdown to July 2012
Excitement is growing for a Needham farmers market. If all goes according to plans prepared by an inspired and energetic group of Needham volunteers, the new market will open in July 2012. The most likely location is the Beth Israel Deaconess
We can almost taste the Needham Farmers Market
Much planning, discussing, dreaming, convincing, and tasting has led up to the real possibility that Needham will have its own farmers market next year. It now comes down to a crucial vote at Town Meeting on May 2 when the
Moving Forward with a Needham Farmers Market
The Needham farmers market has gotten some interesting press in the last few weeks. It is good that people are discussing the pros and cons. Personnally, I am a big supporter of local agriculture, and even if there is a
Work Begins for a Needham Farmers Market
Things are looking good for a farmers market in Needham. On November 29, fourteen enthusiastic people met at First Parish Church to begin the rather long planning process that will include finding a site, applying for permits, contracting with farmers
Farmers’ Markets Build Community
I am a big fan of local food. I live only a few blocks from Volante Farm, and right outside my office door in Union Square, Somerville there is a Saturday farmers’ market, so I have the best of both