Posted in Farmer's Markets, Florida, Jacksonville on 7-5-13
Sustaining and supporting North Florida and South Georgia farmers. Fresh local, regional and seasonal produce, San Marco local honey, San Marco local eggs, artisian homemade bread by Early Risers. Weight Watchers now meets at Swaims United Methodist Church every Saturday from 9:00-10:00. If you are looking to join Weight Watchers this is a great location to meet and then come out to the farmers market to buy your produce for the week. When & Where: Offered from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., near the corner of LaSalle Street and Hendricks Avenue, in Swaims United Methodist Church parking lot. Every 3rd Saturday is family fun day which includes local vendors of crafts, soaps and jewelry....
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Posted in Farmer's Markets, Florida, Jacksonville, Restaurants on 7-5-13
The Jacksonville Farmers Market, Florida’s oldest farmers market, provides a forum in which customers can buy directly from over 200 farmers and year-round vendors retailing and wholesaling the widest and freshest selection of produce in North Florida. Operating much as farmers markets have for hundreds of years, the Jacksonville Farmers Market offers a unique shopping experience that takes place in a festive outdoor market where people from across the area hand pick produce and assorted food products from amongst the broadest offerings found anywhere, all at the most competitive prices available. The Jacksonville Farmers Market also features ethnic specialties, imported items, and unique and hard-to-find varieties. Shop EVERY day of the year, dawn to dusk, with up to 200 vendors and farmers at Northeast Florida’s largest and ONLY authentic farmers market. Save up to 50+% over grocery stores. Opened in 1938, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is Florida’s oldest public farmers market and features both the retailing and wholesaling of the freshest & widest selection of local, regional & exotic produce, ethnic, organic, unique, & hard-to-find foods, plants, & agricultural products. Many vendors take EBT, credit, and debit cards. ATM on site. RESTAURANT: Andy’s...
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Posted in Farmer's Markets, Florida, Jacksonville on 7-5-13
We are a weekly Wednesday evening local food and farmers market on King Street in Jacksonville, FL. We’re located in the vacant lot at 1021 King Street. Come visit us from 4pm to 7pm every Wednesday! We have a variety of produce, honey, seafood, meats, eggs, cheeses, bread, baked goods, Georgia olive oil, jams, jellies, herbs and more. Plus we have live music most weeks! When & Where: Every Wednesday (Year Round) from 4pm to 7pm in the vacant lot at 1021 King Street in Jacksonville,...
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Posted in Farmer's Markets, Florida, Jacksonville on 7-5-13
A neighborhood Sunday market featuring local produce, artisan smokehouse products, fresh bread, local cheeses, and heritage beef and poultry. Vendors revolve on a weekly basis, so be sure to ask your favorite farmer when they will be at the market. Where & When: Every Sunday – Year Round 1pm to 4pm In Historic Avondale at the corner of St. Johns and...
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Posted in Farmer's Markets, Florida, Jacksonville on 7-5-13
Brian and Kristin started Down to Earth Farm in November of 2007. The decision to purchase 2.5 acres on the Westside came after years of feeling called to the sustainable food movement. We chose our hometown of Jacksonville to try this venture because years of poor development have left it nearly devoid of agriculture. We are committed to growing our veggies sustainably – meaning that we use cover crops and composted animal manures for fertilizers, use no synthetic pesticides, and practice crop rotation to improve the soil and fight bugs and disease. All of our planting, weeding and bug squishing are done by hand. We are not certified organic but feel that it is better to allow folks to visit the farm and see for themselves how their food is grown as opposed to relying on labels and stickers. We have only been at this for a little over a year but we have had a tremendous time so far. Learning to grow veggies organically is an art form that can vary from climate to climate and backyard to backyard. We have found our little piece of earth to...
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