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SUMMER’S LOCAL HARVEST Take advantage of this summer’s vibrant organic bounty from farmers markets, where you’ll find the sweetest corn, the ripest tomatoes and the juiciest berries. Here is a list of just some of the farmers markets in your community. Enjoy! – BY KATHY RUDOLPH – * Due to the uncertainty of the weather, dates and availability may change. Call or visit the website for the most up-to-date information. FARMERS MARKETS Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department Flea Market Address: Municipal Parking Lot, Freeport Road, Aspinwall Contact: facebook.com/AspinwallVFD, or aspinwallvfd.org Date: Farmers Market produce available in June* Support your local volunteer fire department and your local farmer! Besides providing a variety of local vendors selling their wares, this open-air market features Freedom Farms of Butler offering fresh fruits and vegetables for purchase. Visit the website for more information. Butler Farmers Market Address: 901 Evans City Road, Renfew Contact: butlerfarmmarket.com, or 724.486.2194 Date: Open year-round* Farm fresh! Providing customers with the best-quality products, competitive pricing and personal service since 1983. Customers enjoy the fresh approach to meat, produce and deli with a variety of choices. Visit the website for more information. Ciderhouse Farmers Market Address: 497 Perry Highway, Harmony Contact: 724.504.6162, or ciderhousemarket.com Date: Open May through Nov.* Local produce and so much more! Seasonal fruit, vegetables, plants and crafts. Honey, jam, farmstead milk and cheese. Crafts include hand-loomed rugs and birdfeeders. Most products come from within 35 miles of the market. Visit the website for more information. Cranberry Township Farmers Market Addresses: Behind the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township and Behind the Fire Station on Route 19, Cranberry Contact: cranberrytownship.org, or 724.776.4806 Dates: June* on Friday evenings (Municipal Bldg.), Saturday mornings (Fire Station) Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Municipal Bldg.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Fire Station) What could be better than eating fresh produce that was grown in, or near Cranberry Township? Supporting local farmers and other vendors! Fresh fruits, vegetables and other homemade products are available at this market. Visit the website for more information. Eichner’s Farmers Market Address: 285 Richard Road, Wexford Contact: 724.935.2131 Date: Open year-round*; call for seasonal hours Call for more information on seasonal produce and plants. Poultry, eggs, butter, sugar, and vegetables, including sweet corn and tomatoes, and fruits like apples, cider and peaches are available. There is also a smokehouse for maple, sweet and hot sausages, bacon, hams and a bakery for homemade pies and cookies. The greenhouses have annual and vegetable plants, herbs and hanging baskets. Call for more information. Etna Farmers Market Address: Located across from the Etna Borough Building, 437 Butler Street, Etna Contact: Facebook.com/ETNAlive, etnalive.org, or 412.781.0569 Date: Begins on June 2*; every Thursday Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A delicious bounty of summer goodness awaits you at Etna Farmers Market! Freshly picked fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, honey, baked goods, hot foods, candy and so much more. Visit the Facebook page for more information. Fox Chapel Farmers Market at Shady Side Academy Address: 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: shadysideacademy.org Date: Opens in June* Managed, in part, by Shady Side students and recent alumni! Featuring locally sourced seasonal produce, food and specialty items from farms, andt vendors within a 120-mile radius of campus. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, vendors offer cheese, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, desserts and handmade items. Visit the website for more information. Continued > Ross Township | Summer 2016 | icmags.com 23