Visit the Jacksonville Farmers Market every Sunday to stock-up on everything you will need for the week ~ all locally-produced!
Fresh Seasonal Produce • Eggs • Grass-Fed Beef • Olive Oil • Artisan Breads • Croissants & Pastries • Pies • Cheeses • Tamales • Honey • Soaps • Essential Oils
Now in its fourth year, the Jacksonville Farmers Market has become a hit with locals who appreciate the freshest farm goods grown within a few miles of Jacksonville. Market-goers will find produce from Hanley Farm, ByGeorge Farm of the Applegate Valley, Little Oak Farm of Rogue River and others. The market is also a social hub, providing a weekly gathering spot to mingle with friends and make new ones while listening to acoustic music and relaxing on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Plus, you’ll enjoy freshly-prepared foods and coffee from on-site food vendors including Wasana’s Thai Food and Katrina’s Tamales.
A significant portion of the vegetables for sale are grown by Jacksonville residents Nick Mahood and Elizabeth Worcester, who actively farm and ranch 22 acres at historic Hanley Farm. As in years past, the couple is working alongside Elizabeth’s parents, Chad and Lea Worcester, who manage the day-to-day business operations.
Purchasing locally-grown foods benefits YOU, the consumer, supports neighboring farmers, and in many cases, offers lower prices. Additionally, knowing where your food comes from has its own rewards!
This season, several new vendors have joined the market while returning vendors include: Lara Knackstedt offering her delectable Rogue Valley Olive Oils, Little Heathen Honey, Jerry Childers’ sumptuous Coquette Bakery goods, ByGeorge Farm’s mouth-watering produce, Peter Salant’s Applegate Valley grass-fed beef, Ron Moore and Jerry Hagstrom’s fine photography… and so many more.
This season, THINK LOCAL and make it a point to shop the Jacksonville Farmers Market and support your local farmers!
Posted May 30, 2014
Whitman Parker is Owner and Publisher of Jacksonville Review and Southern Oregon Wine Scene magazines.