FARMERS MARKET

 

The Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market is open May through mid-October at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge, MD, on Thursday afternoons, 3-6pm. It's one of the only waterfront farmers' markets in the state.

For information about the market contact the market manager Alison Penn at [email protected] or through the Farmers Market Facebook page. 

Check out some easy recipes using ingredients from the Farmers Market.

 

 

Here are some of the vendors that joined us for the 2015 season...

 
Beasley Farms: The Beasley Family from Beasley Farm is a regular at the farmers' market. this is a  small family operation which has been active since 1945. The Beasley Farm grows corn, green beans, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes and much much more.


Bob's Sharpening Service: Whether it's kitchen knives or gardening tools, Bob can put a razor edge on it. Resotred knives for sale and loaners availalbe while your knives are getting intensive care at Bob's shop.


Butter Pot Farms: Lettuce, tomatoes, beets, arugula, kale, cantaloupe, asparagus, radishes, squash, cucumbers, sunflowers, bouquets and plants. Linda Wilson from Butter Pot Farm has been selling fresh organic vegetables in Cambridge since 1997. Mark and Linda grow certified organic seasonal vegetables, tomatoes, melons and sunflowers to mention just a few. All their crops are started from seed and transplanted in the field.


Catnap Gardens: Reva Winkler from Catnap Gardens and Nursery specializes in growing "not your usual" bedding plants and flowering shrubs. hey also use natural growing methods to produce herbs, heirloom tomatoes, and a variety of sweet and hot peppers for transplants in the spring and vegetables throughout the summer. Catnap Gardens is located in the Neck District.


Cedar Run Cattle Farms: Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, bbq sauce & seasonings, gluten-free bread. There are no hormones, growth stimulants, or antibiotics in the meats. Everything is grass fed and free range. Visit Cedar Run Farm's website.


Chapel's Country Creamery


Crystal Dawn Produce


Dorchester Crab Company

Harris Farms: Harris Farms is located in Preston and has been in the family since 1832. They grow a variety of vegetables and melons. They also have beautiful potted flowers, plants and herbs grown in their green houses. Visit them online at the Harris Farms website.


Joan's Gems: Handmade jewelry and wire art including bubble wands, ornaments, serving pieces, key chains, bookmarks, wine corks, barrettes, and eye glass chains. Visit Joan's Gems on etsy.com.

 
SB Bison Farms: Your stop for the freshest bison meat here on the shore. Bison is a low fat, nutritional red meat with excellent flavor. They participate in the most natural and environmentally responsible of herding practices.  Learn more about S.B. Farms' history and their products at the S. B. Farms website.


Scrolling Memories: Cambridge local Daniel Tinsley brings to the  market his wonderful collection of handmade portraits, puzzles, and gifts made from wood. Their website is www.scrollingmemories.com.

 

 

Keep up with the Farmers Market!
Keep up to date here and on our Cambridge Farmers Market Facebook page.

 

 

 

Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market

Alison Penn
Farmers Market Manager

cambridgemktmgr@
aol.com

 

Thursdays, 3-6pm, May thru October

Long Wharf Park (near High & Water Streets)

Cambridge, Maryland

 

 

WHY BUY LOCAL?

-fresher healthier products
-great tasting food

-support your local farmers

-support the mid-Shore's rich agricultural heritage

-reduce fuel emissions

 

 

 

"Green acres that farms provide help to recharge our aquifers and cleanse the air. Buying local farm produce and meats cuts down on the distance food travels, reducing the consumption of oil and carbon emissions nationwide."

 

--Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission