WEST MILFORD — Onions and flowers and honey. Baked goods, chicken, cheese and a whole lot more — that’s what you can expect at the West Milford Farmer’s Market, which kicks off its ninth season on Wednesday, June 7.
Something’s newThere are four new vendors for the 2017 market: The Farm at Glenwood Mountain, The West Milford Confection Connection, Sue’s House of Fudge and Simply Planted.
The Farm at Glenwood Mountain in Vernon is a USDA certified organic grower of vegetables and fruits. Owner Steve Maclean is a chef who worked for a farm-to-table restaurant. He decided to raise his family on a farm where they always knew where their food came from.
In addition to fruits and vegetables, they have pasture-raised pork, lamb, heritage turkeys and chickens in a wide variety of cuts. They also have a line-up of sausages, from Italian to chorizo, and their own jerky.
West Milford’s own Carrie Longacre brings her baked treats to the market this year. She is the West Milford Confection Connection. Longacre is a trained baker with much experience. She has a variety of gluten-free, vegan and nut-free treats too.
Simply Planted, also in West Milford, is new to the market this year. George Cluff has been growing plants for more than 30 years. He loves it and it shows in his plants. Cluff has hanging baskets and bedding plants, as well as “Drop ‘n Grow” containers.
Every other week the market will welcome Sue’s House of Fudge with some classic flavors as well as some interesting ones. Like dark chocolate and butter pecan and watermelon.
Old favoritesAnd of course some of the market’s favorite vendors are returning for this ninth year. They include: Peace and Carrots Farm, the Empanada Lady, Windy Brow Farms, Ideal Farms, Picklelicious, Top of the Mountain Honey Bee Farm, Pie Eyed Bar Pies, R and L Greenhouses, Cindy Lou Designs, Snoep Winkel Farm, Corbetts Cookie Bar Kitchen, Ol’ Darlin’ Sunrise Mountain Soap and Live Love Granola.
Of course there will be music at the market each week as well. Opening day features John Sheehan, who many consider one of the best finger-picking guitarists around.
The market is accepting SNAP benefits again this year, so get some fresh, healthy food with your benefits.
The market is open every Wednesday through Oct. 25, except for July 12, from 3 to 7 p.m., behind the West Milford Presbyterian Church on Union Valley Road.
The West Milford Farmer’s Market is brought to you by Sustainable West Milford, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in West Milford and its surrounding towns.
See you at the market!