Grab your bikes and pedal over to the farmers’ market! We’re kicking off the fall Toga Bike Bus season with a morning of bike fun for the whole family. Bikeatoga — Free bike safety checksToga Safe to School — Free bike bells from NYBC + postcards to share your thoughts
By Andrea Grom Small farms are the heart of our local food system, but owning and operating them are not for the faint of heart. Farmers work long hours, in all weather, and need to be skilled in running a small business. The pressure is high to get it right.
By Andrea Grom As a farmer, I know how much work goes into growing the abundance of food at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Your farmers labor long hours cultivating and planting their fields, tending their animals, and harvesting and washing all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables that grace their
By Jessica Sforza Have you ever walked by a stall at the farmers’ market and spotted a funky-looking vegetable you didn’t recognize or know how to use? I know I have—which is why I’m here to shed light on some lesser-known vegetables you may not find at the grocery store.
By Rose & Dan Fera of Leaning Birch Farm In an era dominated by sprawling supermarkets and highly processed foods, it is easy to forget all about the hands that actually grow our meals. The standard grocery store intentionally separates the consumer from the origin of the product, obscuring agricultural
By Corinne Hansch Saratoga Farmers Market is bursting with high summer flowers from local growers. This Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at High Rock Park, join us for Market in Bloom, a day to honor our flower farmers and showcase the vibrant blooms of late July. Peak-of-season flowers and
By Andrea Grom Summer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a feast for the senses. Tables are piled high with squashes and zucchinis, crisp cucumbers, and colorful tomatoes to name just a few delights. It is a time of agricultural abundance, but for home cooks, it can also beg the
By Jessica Sforza I don’t know about you, but the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays — and not for the reason you might think. In my experience, it has been a very food-focused event, and that is what the foodie in me loves about
By Barb Biagioli In a world of packaged and processed foods, the farmers’ market offers children something increasingly rare: a direct connection to real food. It is a living classroom filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with the people and places that provide their food. Many children grow
Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 9 am–1 pm for Strawberry Jam, a fun-filled market event featuring fresh local strawberries, strawberry-inspired treats, family activities, and live entertainment. Celebrate the sweetest season of the year with a day dedicated to all things strawberry! Enjoy free strawberry shortcake while supplies last,
