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Shiloh Farm Stand Address: At the corner of Homewood Avenue and Thomas Boulevard, Point Breeze Contact: growpittsburgh.org, or 412.362.GROW Date: Opens in June* Fresh and affordable produce grown by organic standards courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh’s Shiloh Farms! Enjoy a wide variety of vegetables and herbs for sale during the growing season. Visit the website for more information. Swissvale Farmers Market Address: 7421 Church Street, Swissvale Contact: swissvalefarmersmarket.org Date: Opens in May* Coming together for fresh food! The mission of the farmers market is to provide healthy, fresh produce, improve local food security, support the entrepreneurial efforts of local businesses, support local farmers and promote a sense of community. Take advantage of the fresh fruits, vegetables and other surprises available for sale close to home! Visit the website for more information.  Verona Farmers Market Address: 736 East Railroad Avenue, Verona Contact: 412.721.0943 Date: Opens June 9* Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.* A treat for all of the senses! Come and savor the smells, sounds and excitement that only an open-air farmers market can provide. Buy food the way nature intended...FRESH, DELICIOUS and HEALTHY! Call for more information. The Wilkins Farmers Market (Tentative. Check the website for more information.) Address: Former Brewstone’s Lot, Penn Center East, 3466 William Penn Highway, Wilkins Township Contact: wilkinstownship.com, or 412.824.6650 Date: Opens Wednesdays starting June 15* Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh produce from Bridge’s Farms, along with homebaked goods, plants and more! Anyone who wishes to sell his or her wares at the market should contact the Municipal Building at 412.824.6650. The cost each week is $20.  Wilkinsburg Thursday Open Market Address: Behind the South Avenue Methodist Church, 733 South Avenue, Wilkinsburg Contact: wtom.wilkinsburgchamber.com, or 412.242.0234 Date: Opens on June 16* Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. So much more than fresh fruits and vegetables! Farmers, crafters, artisans, prepared food vendors and more. Visit the website for more information.  OTHER AREA FARM MARKETS JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY East Liberty Farmers Market Address: Station Street and North Euclid Avenue Parking Lot, East Liberty Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/farmers-market, or 412.422.6523 Date: Opens in mid-May* One of Pittsburgh Citiparks’ seven farmers markets, this producer-only farmers market features over 20 vendors selling a large selection of locally grown, fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and bedding plants, jams, jellies, plants, shrubs, honey, baked goods, bread and many other valuable products. Visit the website for more information.   The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty Address: 344 Sheridan Avenue, East Liberty Contact: farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com, or 412.661.4414 (Saturday) Date: Every Saturday, year-round. Time: 5 a.m. until noon The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty is a permanent, indoor farmers market. It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, making it the only yearround market operating in the city. The market is one of the only sources of locally grown meat and fresh produce during the winter months. Visit the website for more information. Continued on next page > Plum | Summer 2016 | icmags.com 27