Eating Local is Getting Easier

As the mantra to “Eat local” has become lodged in our collective conscience, farmers’ markets have grown in both numbers and popularity. In Anne Arundel, Calvert and Prince George’s counties alone, the number of weekly markets has climbed to 19. Add in Baltimore and D.C. markets, along with neighboring counties, and the number rises to well over 50.

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mda.state.md.us/md_products/farmers_market_dir.php
Lists all the farmers’ markets in Maryland

localharvest.org
Allows users to find local family farms, farmers’ markets, and sustainably grown food sources. The site also offers links to restaurants featuring organically grown food and farms offering CSAs (community supported agriculture). Search by zip code, city or state.

Maryland Spring/Summer Farmers’ Markets

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Join Ecosystem Farm Manager, Mike Snow, and Horticulturist, Alexia Savold, for an advanced look at organic gardening practices. The class will take place over 3 days and provide an in-depth look at various topics such as planning, seed starting, soil fertility, composting, and cover cropping as well as hands-on work at the Ecosystem Farm and Museum Garden. Some gardening experience required.

Class 1: Friday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
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