Summer Fun - Explore Vermont's Farmers' Markets

Summer in Vermont is around the corner, which means warm weather and outdoor activities!  One of our favorite, and delicious, summer adventures is visiting a Farmers’ Market. Throughout Vermont, farmers and artisans bring their goods to town centers for locals or visitors to enjoy! 

These markets aren’t only a great family activity, but also bring many other benefits to our state and its residents.  Shopping at these markets support Vermont farmers and their businesses.  It also provides customers with locally sourced, sustainably grown, and organic food.  Even better, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont believes everyone should have access to these healthy foods.  This is why they created the Crop Cash program, matching SNAP/EBT benefits at the farmers’ markets. 

With so many great qualities these markets have, it’s time for you to see one for yourself! We’ve provided a list below of a handful of Vermont Farmers' Markets.  Be sure to check out https://www.nofavt.org/ to learn more!

 

Chittenden County:

Burlington Farmers Market

Open: Saturdays 8:30am-2:00pm EST from May 13^th – October 28^th

Address: 345 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Website: https://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org/

 

Shelburne Farmers Market

Open: Saturdays 9:00-1:00pm from May 27^th-October 14^th

Address: 12 Church Street, Shelburne, VT 05482

Website: https://www.sbpavt.org

 

Winooski Farmers Market

Open: Sundays 10:00-2:00pm EST from May 28^th – October 15^th

Address: 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT 05404

Website: https://downtownwinooski.org/winooski-farmers-market/

 

Champlain Islands:

Grand Isle

Open: Saturdays 10:00-2:00pm EST from May 20^th – October 28^th  

Address: St. Joseph’s church, 185 Route 2, Grand Isle

Website: https://champlainislandsfarmersmarket.org/visit

 

South Hero

Open: Wednesdays 3:00-6:00pm EST from May 24^th- September 13^th

Address: St. Rose of Lima Church, Route 2, South Hero

Website: https://champlainislandsfarmersmarket.org/visit

 

Additional Towns:

Capital City Farmers’ Market Montpelier

Open: Saturdays 9:00-1:00pm EST from May 6^th - October

Address: 133 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

Website: https://www.capitalcityfarmersmarket.com/

 

Stowe Farmers’ Market

Open: Sundays 10:30-3:00pm EST from May 14^th – October 22^nd

Address: 2043 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672

Website: https://www.capitalcityfarmersmarket.com/

 

Waitsfield Famers Market

Open: Saturdays 9:00-1:00pm EST from May 13^th – October 14^th

Address: Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, VT 05673

Website: https://www.waitsfieldfarmersmarket.com/

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Ways to GREEN-up Your Home This St. Patrick’s Day 

Searching for ways to go GREEN this St. Patrick’s Day?  It’s your lucky day!  Read below for our list of ways to live more sustainably in your home.  These tips will not only lower your carbon footprint but can put a pot of gold in your pocket from savings on utilities and more!

 

Reduce:

Water Usage:  You can reduce the amount of water usage in your home by shortening shower times, fixing any leaky faucets or pipes, and using the cold-water cycle for laundry.   If you’re ready to make updates on fixtures you can purchase low-flow, high efficiency toilets, showerheads, and faucets which can help you save on water bills as well!

Electricity Usage:  As our parents used to say… “turn off the lights!”  Reducing your bulb usage and unplugging cords that aren’t in use are a great first step in conserving electricity at home.  Looking for new appliances or need new light bulbs?  Check out “Energy Star” machines or LED/Energy Efficient light bulbs!

 

Reuse:

Bags, Bottles, Towels, Oh my!: To put it simply, reusing = reducing!  There are numerous household items we can either swap or get creative with to increase our reuse.  Swap plastic shopping bags for reusable ones, find some fun kitchen towels to replace paper towels, cut back on plastic water bottles and find one you can use over and over! Ready to reuse all those glass food jars?  Use the jars as drinking glasses, vases, containers to organize office supplies, or to hold dry goods!

 

Recycle:

Spring Cleaning: One person’s trash is another person’s treasure!  This year, while cleaning out your home and closets make a pile to donate or sell!  Clothes can be brought to Goodwill instead of thrown in the trash.   You can find your unwanted furniture a great new home by posting the items on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Challenge yourself by searching for items you want to add to your home on these sites as well!

 

Bonus Points!

Green Thumb:  Planting an indoor or outdoor garden will save you money and supports sustainability!  Even better, create a compost/decomposition bin and use the results for nutrient-rich soil.  Fruit & vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells all promote plant growth!

Go Paperless: An easy way to reduce paper use and never miss a billing cycle is switching to paperless! Set up the process online for electricity, heat, water, and cable bills. Tired of receiving snail mail credit card offers?  You can cancel those too!