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Farmers Market Integral to Food Supply Chain During Outbreak, Market Adapts to Changing Times

Out of a crisis emerges resiliency. The Westchase District Farmers Market vendors were a proven source of food and example of endurance. During the COVID-19 crisis, grocery stores were deemed essential businesses and remained open. The…
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Aug. 2 - 8, 2020 is National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week begins on Aug. 2. Given the role farmers markets have played during the pandemic, it's fitting that this year's theme is resilience. The Farmers Market Coalition is helping raise awareness across the country of the…
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June 22 - June 28, 2020 Is Pollinator Week

Honey is the first food that comes to mind when we think of bees. But, honey bees have busier tasks more than we know. Apples, cranberries, melons and broccoli are crops pollinated by bees while some crops like blueberries are even more dependent…
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Farmtastic is Coming July 9 and August 6

It's not Fantastic, it's Farmtastic! That's because face painting, balloon twisting and watermelon games are part of the fun on July 9. On August 6, there'll be mini ponies from A Place for Peanut and pickle making. And, if you ever wondered…
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Great Things Happening at the Farmers Market

Great things are happening at the Westchase District Farmers Market. We've been seeing a steady increase in market-goers as people feel safer about getting out and more businesses reopen. Thanks to our vendors' commitment and observance…
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Pick Up Something for Mom at the Farmers Market

Mother's Day is May 10. Your mom would love nothing more than to let her know you are thinking of her. There are many ways to express your love and appreciation for all the grandmas, mothers-in-law, daughters, sisters, sisters-in-law, step…
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Farmers Market Open for the Community Amid Outbreak

As of now, the Westchase District Farmers Market is continuing to operate as planned. Coming to the Farmers Market helps support small business and is an alternative way to get food while supporting vendors. As an open air market, the farmers…
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ABJ Farms Pumps Up the Jam

Jay Hiebert is a new face at the Farmers Market who went from the corporate grind to Deep in the Heart of Texas country farm living. Hiebert previously enjoyed a long career in sales and marketing for The Coca-Cola Company in Eastern Europe. Fond…
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Cupid Shops Here: Farmers Market Gift Guide for V-Day or any Holiday

  Coming up on Friday, Feb. 14th, Valentine’s Day celebrates love and romance. Forgetting a gift on Valentine’s Day will put you in the doghouse quicker than counting half a dozen roses. Our Farmers Market gift ideas offer plentiful…
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District's Farmers Market Ranks Among Texas' Top Earners

Since Westchase District launched its weekly farmers market in 2013, Texas has seen steady growth in the number of certified farmers markets offering customers fresh, local products. Added together, these relatively tiny markets produce…