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Farming as a Family Affair

Almost 15 years ago, Ashley Barker came home from her accounting job to find a large patch of her yard had been tilled. Her father, who often watched her house while she was gone, decided she needed a garden. A few years later, Ashley quit…
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From Harmony to Honey, Bees Stay Busy

As 2020 has underscored, keeping the supply chain flowing with man-made goods hasn’t been easy. When it comes to nature’s supply chain, bees demonstrated reliability. Afterall, human use of honey goes back 8,000 years. The wonder of bees’…
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Texas Blueberries Join Market for Short Season

Blueberries are one of nature's "superfoods" and they're available at the Westchase District Farmers Market for a limited time only. The growing season is short. Herschel Hobson of the Berry Best Berries Farm is bringing his Texas-grown berries…
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Burning Love: Turn Up Valentine's Day Heat with Candles

You can find something at the Farmers Market for just about any holiday. Next up is Valentine’s Day which falls on Sunday, February 14 this year. Shop the market and you’ll find treats for your sweetheart and ample ingredients to…
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Farmers Market Has the Goods for Holiday Gift Giving

Take-out meals simplify your holiday schedule The Westchase District Farmers Market is having a banner year. Even amid a rough economic climate caused by the worldwide pandemic, the farmers market topped previous years in vendor participation,…
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A Marketplace for Holiday Gifts

It's possible to spend time at the Farmers Market and not find something for yourself. But why not use the time to shop here for the holidays? That's what makes the market experience even more rewarding because you can pick…
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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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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…