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Farmers' Markets
Why are farmers' markets important? They connect people to the source of their food, which is not just land it is grown on, but the people who grow it. Food at farmers' markets comes from the local area or the geographic region, not from far parts of the country or world, so energy used in bringing the food to you is much reduced. Because it has traveled a short distance and been handled by one farm or family, it is likely to be much fresher. And, farmers' markets are fun!
If there is a farmers' market in your town during the school day, it can be a great field trip destination, with students learning about agriculture careers, unprocessed and organic food, water use issues in their area, healthy school lunches and other meals, recipes for fresh food, and most importantly, the people and families that support our food system. If the farmers' market is not during the school day, it can make a great field trip for families and youth organizations.
Many students, particularly those not fortunate enough to have their own garden, are completely unaware of the relationship between what comes out of their refrigerator or cupboard, or off their plate, and the plants and animals which sustain us. Farmers' markets are one way we can reconnect students and their families to the healthy ecosystems and communities that are required to bring us fresh, healthy food.
Carson City
Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30PM, June 7 - August 30, Pony Express Pavilion, contact: Shirley 775-746-5024
Crystal Bay
Mondays, 9 am - 2 pm, June 6-Aug 29, Tahoe Biltmore, contact Shirley (775)746-5024
Dayton
Thursdays, 3 pm - 7 pm, June 2 - Sep 15, 209 Dayton Valley Rd, contact Truddie (775)246-5296
Fallon
Tuesdays, 5:00-9:00PM, June 13 - September 5, Williams & Main Street, contact Rick Gray 775-423-4556
Fernley
Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00PM, June 7 - August 30, Out-of-Town Park, Hwy 50 & Farm District Rd, contact Lisa 775-287-2811
Gardnerville
Wednesdays, 8:00AM-1:00PM, May 24 - September 7, Lampe Park, contact Jana 775-782-9828
Genoa
Fridays, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm, July 1 - August 2, contact Jana Fuller (775)782-8696
Hawthorne
Fridays, 9 am - 1 pm, June - October, Downtown Hawthorne, contact Roberta (775)945-3954
Henderson
Fridays, 10 am til dark, Year Round, Pacific Ave (off Water Street), downtown Henderson, contact Dave Star (702)579-9661
Las Vegas
Tuesdays, 2-6 pm winter, 4-8 pm summer, Mar 1 - Dec 20, 10401 Garden Park Dr, contact Ginger (702)562-2676
Wednesdays, 2-6 pm winter, 4-8 pm summer, Jan 5 - Dec 22, 1600 N Rampart, Bruce Trent Park, contact Ginger (702)562-2676
Thursdays, 2-6pm winter, 4-8 pm summer, Jan 6 - Dec 23, Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N Buffalo Drive, contact Ginger (702)562-2676
Fridays, noon - 6 pm, opening May 2005, 400 S Las Vegas Blvd, contact Ginger (702)562-2676
Reno
Tuesdays, 8:00AM - 1:00PM, June 6 - October 10, Park Lane Mall, contact Shirley 775-746-5024
Fridays, 8:00AM - 1:00PM, June 9 - October 13, Tamarack Junction, contact Shirley 775-746-5024
Saturdays, 8:00AM - 1:00PM, June 10 - October 7, Village Shopping Center, contact Shirley 775-746-5024
Spring and Winter Saturdays, 10:00AM-2:00PM, January 7 to May 27 and October 14 - December 30, Park Lane Mall, 310 Plumb Ln, contact Ann 775-351-2551
Sparks
Tuesdays, 8:00AM - 1:00PM, June 6 - September 19, United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, contact Everett 775-358-0925
Thursdays, 4:00-9:00PM, June 15 - August 24, Victorian Square, contact City of Sparks 775-353-2291
Saturdays, 9:00AM - 2:00PM, June 10 - October 10, Vista Village, contact Shirley 775-746-5024
Winnemucca
Fridays, 3 pm - 7 pm, July 8 - Sep 30, 800 S Grass Valley Rd, contact Tom (775)625-2907
More information
Nevada Certified Farmers' Market Association (NCFMA), PO Box 2108, Sparks NV 89432, 775-351-2551, http://nevadagrown.com/
