West Windsor Community Farmers Market opens 5/16/20!
We are so happy to announce that after a slight delay, the West Windsor Community Farmers Market will open for it’s 17th season this coming Saturday 5/16/20 from 9-1! It is so exciting to be getting back on the road again. The market will be operating a little differently for the time being to allow for proper social distancing. At the bottom of this post, please see the new and temporary restrictions for opening day.
The way that our stand will operate will be as a vegetable share pick-up location and cash and carry plant sales. Shares can be purchased for pick-up though this site. SHARES GO ON SALE 5/14/20 AT NOON! We will once again be offering single and regular sized shares this week. Shares will consist of a mix of:
Asparagus, Radishes, Green Garlic, Mustards, Arugula, Mizuna, Broccoli Rabe, Hakurei Turnips, Salad Mix, Spinach, Herbs.
Here is a list of the plants we will have available for purchase. You are welcome to make your selections at the market but since vendors are required to assemble all orders, bringing a list of what you would like will help to expedite your visit. Bringing your own tray/box for plants is greatly appreciated!
Spring Veggie Plants $1 each (per plant) , $5 six-pack
red russian kale, white russian kale, lacinato kale, green kale, swiss chard, green kohlrabi, purple kohlrabi
Summer Veggie Plants $2 each (per plant)
cucumbers, red sweet frying peppers, red/green/yellow bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, thai chiles, red beefsteak tomatoes, yellow heirloom tomatoes, black cherry tomatoes
Salad Mix six packs $4
Perennial Herb Garden starter packs $6
4” Herb Pots $4
sage, mint, thyme, nasturtium, dill, curly parsley, flat leaf parsley, oregano, sorrel, cilantro,
basils: genovese, opal, thai, tuscan
At this time we will be accepting CASH ONLY. Change will be available but exact change and low denominations will help to reduce exchange of money.
In the “Where To Find Us” section of this site, please find a link to the WWCFM website for address, directions and updated market info. See you Saturday!
NEW PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES:
(which will be updated as needed)
•Market Entrance is now from the new upper lot on Alexander Road (the Vaughn Drive entrance will be closed!)
•Cars will be queued into the market from the upper lot
(50-75 cars in total will be allowed in at all times)
(do not park and walk down the ramp, as we are obligated to limit the amount of shoppers in the marketplace)
•Parking will ONLY be allowed along the exit lane of the lower lot - no exit back through the upper lot -
one way in/one way out
•Customer entrance is directly across from the market shed
•Do not attend the market if you are feeling unwell
(please ask a friend or neighbor to do your shop and drop it off on your porch)
•Limit your shopping to 15-20 minutes total
(please shop as quickly as possible to allow us to accommodate everyone)
•Masks/facial coverings are required
•One to two shoppers PER HOUSEHOLD will be permitted
(one person, a couple, mom & child, dad & child, etc.)
•Market layout will change this year with the market split between two lanes of the market (the old entrance lane to the Vaughn lot as well as the center aisle you're familiar with allowing plenty of open air between you and other shoppers)
•Six foot physical distancing is mandatory - no gathering
(greet your friends from a safe distance with a wave and keep moving)
•Hand washing stations will be located throughout the marketplace (please wash your hands before/after shopping)
•Farms and vendors will handle all produce and products
(please bring freshly laundered reusable bags and you will open them at check out - purchases will then be placed into your bags)
•Market Bucks ($5 tokens) is temporarily discontinued - please bring cash and credit cards for payment (individual farms/vendors will have contactless payment options and cash boxes for exact change)
•SNAP/EBT and our dollar-for-dollar match will continue (up to $20/market day (visit the entrance near our shed for transactions)
•Pre-order/pre-pay where offered (our website will be updated soon)
•Prepared food must be consumed off premises
(we will not be offering any seating areas)
•No pets allowed (we love the pups, but please leave them home)
•Restrooms will not be available
•Our senior and higher risk community will be permitted to move to the front of any farm/vendor line and should reach out to our market manager for any additional accommodations - and we ask the greater community to respect this as you travel the marketplace
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