Ellington Winter Farmers Market Kicks off on Shop Small Saturday

The winter season of the Ellington Farmers’ kicks off on National Shop Small Saturday November 24th from 2-4 pm at the YMCA, 11 Pinney ST. The market, held every other Saturday through Market 16th, is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to providing healthy, local food sources to the community along with education on healthy eating. Up to $20 in SNAP benefits will continue to be matched at each market. Simply present your EBT card at the market table and receive tokens to shop.

The market hosts twenty-five vendors bringing locally produced foods including produce, dairy, beef, seafood, pork, poultry, lamb, a wide variety of baked goods, cheeses, honey, specialty sauces, soups, ready to eat items and artisan wares. The market will host two “Holiday Extravaganza” markets on Saturday December 8th and 22nd adding additional vendors bringing a wide variety of local holiday products and gifts. Additional programs including a birds of prey program and chef demonstrations will take place throughout the winter season.

The current market information can be found on their website at www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.com where you can also sign up for the market’s newsletter. Questions can be addressed to ellingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.