Farmers' Markets Open for Business in May

April 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Buy Local and Eat Fresh at Five Convenient Howard County Farmers' Markets

COLUMBIA, MD – The Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Agricultural Marketing Program is set to launch the 2011 Farmers’ Markets at five convenient Howard County locations.

Featuring the season’s freshest, locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits of the season, flowers, transplants, and organically grown produce and specialty items, these markets draw vendors and patrons from all over the region.

2011 Farmers’ Market Locations and Schedule:

St. John's Episcopal Church
9120 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042-3978
Open: Wednesdays, May 4 - October 26, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Directions: From Route 29, take Exit 24B onto Route 40 West. Turn left at St. John's Lane. Turn right onto Frederick Rd. St. John's Episcopal Church will be on the right.

Howard County Library - East Columbia Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
Open: Thursdays, May 5 - November 17, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: From Route 29, take Exit 18 onto Brokenland Parkway toward Owen Brown. Proceed 1 mile and turn left at the second light onto Cradlerock Way. The library is 1/4 mile on the right.

Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
Open: Fridays, May 6 - October 26, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Directions: From Route 32 West, take Exit 17 onto Cedar Lane.
A little over a mile, Howard County General will be on the right.

Howard County Library - Glenwood Branch
2350 State Route 97
Glenwood, MD 21723
Open: Saturdays, May 7 - October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Directions: From I-70, take Exit 76 toward Olney onto Route 97, go approximately two miles south. Glenwood Library is on the right.

Oakland Mills Village
5851 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
Open: Sundays, May 8 - November 20, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Directions: From Route 29, take Exit 20A onto Route 175 toward Jessup.
Turn right onto Thunderhill Rd., then right onto Whiteacre Rd. Turn left onto
Stevens Forest Rd. and then left onto Robert Oliver Place.

Howard County Farmers’ Markets are special because each is a producer-only market. The vendors are only allowed to sell what they grow or produce from products raised on their farms. Each market sells products that are regionally available during harvest season. To find a list of seasonally available produce click here.

Become a fan and keep up with local farmers’ market news at the Howard County Farmers’ Market facebook page.

For further information, please contact Kathy Zimmerman at 410-313-6524 or e-mail kzimmerman@hceda.org.


About the Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Agricultural Marketing Program: The Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Agricultural Marketing Program supports the development of a variety of agricultural businesses in the county. Working in partnership with state and local agencies, such as Farmland Preservation, the Authority provides assistance in promoting products, diversifying activities, and expanding markets for agri-business. Seminars in agricultural sales & marketing and farm financial management help producers enhance the economic viability of their farming operations.

The Howard County Economic Development Authority is a public-private partnership whose primary goal is to promote economic growth and stability by supporting existing businesses, targeting new businesses, and attracting corporate/regional headquarters. The Authority also maintains several programs aimed at the special needs of small, minority-owned, and agricultural business communities. Additionally, the Authority strives to preserve the distinctive quality of life in Howard County. The Authority can be reached on the Web at http://www.hceda.org.

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The Howard County Economic Development Authority is a public-private partnership that promotes growth and stability by supporting existing businesses, targeting new businesses, and attracting corporate/regional headquarters.