Marshfield Farmers' Market

Summer fruit is ripe! The farmers’ market is bursting with the freshest picked local fruit around. With the addition of a new fruit vendor the orchards are yielding sweet early apples, nectarines, apricots, peaches, plums, some bizarre variety of pears as well as a steady flow of red, black, and blue berries. Arriving soon at the market will be figs and pears, followed later by grapes and many more apple varieties. Freshly picked at the peak of ripeness these market fruits deliver sweet and healthy refreshment with fewer pesticides and chemicals. No one variety is around for long as they are not intended for storage or long distance shipments, but instead for fresh eating changing the choices weekly. Varieties grown locally are selected for flavor and the ability to grow here in Massachusetts. Every a purchase at the market supports the Massachusetts agricultural community and sends a farmers’ son or daughter to college and pay the mortgage as well as support the local economy. This is peak season for grill-able summer veggies too. The farmers are loaded with options; six main farms supply a wide variety of goods and a few smaller vendors have some treasures too. Some things to try grilled include patty-pan squash, beets slow roasted, or make a tinfoil boat with various veggies, a little butter and garlic. Match that with some grass fed beef burgers or a steak, add a salad with raw turnips, tomatoes, lettuces and cucumbers and dinner is done! It is also the time of year for digging your teeth into a crunchy ear of sweet corn. Lightly cooked in boiling water for 6 minutes creates a surprisingly sweet, buttery flavor that drips down your chin. It is also an easy BBQ-able; simply remove the silks and tie the husk closed and then cook on the grill for a smoky flavor and no dishes to wash. This week the children’s activity is rock painting hosted by Humapebbles and the live music is by the duo Jay and Abby Michaels known as the Harper and the Minstrel. Their Celtic folk style of music is peaceful, uplifting, and relaxing. The Marshfield Farmers’ Market at the fairgrounds has over 40 vendors of fresh local foods, home goods and crafts for an enjoyable Friday afternoon. Parking and admission are free. Grounds are stroller and wheelchair friendly with lots to do and learn. Visit www.MarshfieldFair.org/fm.htm for more information or contact the manager at 781-635-0889.