King Street Station Farmers' Market

By: Trey Hanbury (Aug 18, 2009)
I live a few blocks from this market and have watched it grow over the last two years. The market managers are selective about who sells produce at the market with a special emphasis on locally grown produce from owner-vendors and a preference for organic produce. As a result, the quality is outstanding. It's also extremely helpful to know that the vendors are deeply involved in the growing process and not just someone who has trucked the produce from the countryside to the market. The market occassionally has had music or other performances. And with its proximity to the King Street Metro, its accessibility is great. Finally, they have a ban on selling crafts like beads, painted frames, crochet and the like. The lack of crafts at the market may be a negative for some, but as someone who really wants to focus on food over knickknacks, it's a welcome relief!
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