Jumpin' Into June!

The Pleasantville Farmers Market jumps into June this Saturday with rhubarb, asparagus, radishes, crisp greens, snap peas, strawberries and more. And nice weather is anticipated for three special events at the Market:

• 8:30-1:00: the Market will again host Phelps Hospital and the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps as a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine site to provide free vaccines for up to 122 people (details below)
• 8:30-11:30: the Pleasantville Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will table with information about Juneteenth and its significance, as well as information about an upcoming Pleasantville Pride celebration
• 9:00-11:30: a Market Sprouts table will offer children a take home activity kit (details below)

The Market will be ready for you Saturday with many ways to cook up a summery state of mind!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Recent changes in NYS COVID-19 regulations have enabled us to modify our health & safety protocols for customers at the Pleasantville Farmers Market -- balancing changes in mask use with a marketplace that remains the same in terms of distancing, layout and the option to wear a mask as an extra precaution if preferred. Our updated policies are:

• Vaccinated shoppers may visit the Market without wearing a mask
• Unvaccinated shoppers are requested to still wear a mask covering nose and mouth while shopping
• The Market is collecting documentation of vaccinations for vaccinated vendors and Market volunteers who wish to be in the marketplace without a mask
• NYS regulations still require markets to maintain all distancing measures at this time

The Market will continue to re-evaluate its health & safety protocols as NYS updates their rules and regulations for farmers markets.

MARKET SPROUTS!

Last week's rain shifted this event to this Saturday. While current NYS regulations still constrain our ability to host kids activities in the marketplace, our Market Sprouts team has created a take home activity for your sprout to help kick off a summer vibe! Activity kits will be handed out by Market Interns (with Pumpkin our Market pig watching) at the main entrance/exit from 9:00 -11:30am. The first 80 kids will get a FREE Market Sprouts bag to take their activity home in.

DON'T MISS YOUR SHOT!

This Saturday, 9am -1pm, visitors to the Market (12 and older) can get a shot of COVID-19 vaccine, thanks to Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health and their partner the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps. It's FREE! No insurance needed. First come, first served. Please bring ID to verify age.

PFM MARKET MOMENTS:
STRAWBERRIES!

Click here to view our latest PFM Market Moments video with registered dietitian and Foodchester board member Marina Stopler sharing how to make her easy appetizer Strawberry Cheese Toasts. It's a fun way to enjoy the sweet, regionally grown strawberries available at the Market now (as well as the goat cheese, baguettes and olive oil also sold by our producers). Want more details? Click here for Marina's recipe card.

Our PFM Market Moments video series shares nutritional, cooking and kitchen organization tips, vendor interviews and news about your producers, and we'll also offer COVID updates and other Market insights too. Please subscribe to the Market’s YouTube channel and share your comments in response to our videos -- we love hearing from you!

PFM-O OPENS
TONIGHT, 7:00pm

Click Pleasantville Farmers Market Online to begin shopping after 7:00pm tonight. PFM-O is open to place preorders until 7:00pm Thursday evening.

Try it, You'll Like it! The pickup fee is WAIVED for first-time PFM-O shoppers. Try shopping the Market online and then use the promo code WELCOME at checkout.

Nearly all producers offer both walk up service and preorder pick up service. Exceptions are Gajeski Produce and Campanelli's Poultry Farm (walk up only, both will rejoin PFM-O next winter) and Simply Planted Greenhouses (full walk up service).

Who's In?
View our Map of the Market to see where all vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Conant Valley Jams
• Cooper’s Daughter Spirits
• Fjord Vineyards
• SallyeAnder
• Strudel House
• Tree Juice Maple Syrup
• Wildcraft Farms

Questions?
Email us at orders@pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

Phelps Health Tip:
Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health will be on site THIS Saturday, 6/5 to provide shoppers the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Market! They'll set up at our main entrance to provide this service. If you have not yet received a COVID vaccine, and wish to, here is a convenient opportunity.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Strawberry time! Delicious, ripe strawberries are available at Dobler Farms, Gajeski Produce, Mead Orchards and Wright's Farm.

Rhubarb time! Gajeski Produce, Dobler Farms and Maple View Farm have rhubarb this week - make a delicious compote for your morning yogurt or your evening ice cream!

Edgwick Farm notes, "As restrictions loosen this summer, we look forward to offering chocolate goat milk cups to drink at Market. But in the meanwhile, pick up a half gallon to bring home for your family to enjoy in the safety of your home".

Trotta Foods is highlighting they've made their seasonal Ravioli, Spring Pea & Edgwick Goat Cheese (Edgwick's goat cheese blended with Trotta seasoned ricotta and fresh Market peas, stuffed into a ravioli of herb pasta).

Dobler Farms joined us last week for the first time. This family farm has over three generations of dedication growing produce in Dix Hills and Calverton, LI. They have asparagus, rhubarb, head lettuce, spinach, arugula, herbs, chard, radishes and baby zucchini too. Seek them out in PFM-O, and at the top of the Market near Teagevity.

This week Tree Juice Maple Syrup will make their June visit to the Market. Check out their wide selection of uniquely flavored maple syrups in PFM-O tonight, or do so as a walk up customer Saturday.

Chaseholm Farm Creamery brings to market quarts of yogurt made from their cow's milk. Now they've added NEW maple yogurt (same 1 quart size is offered for $8).

Wildcraft Farms will be in with grains they've grown and milled - as well as popcorn (popped and yet-to-be-popped). Recently, they discounted 1lb and 3lb bags of their popular Deep Space Blue & Crimson Red Popping corn by 20%. Get 1lb for $8, or a 3lb bag for $20. If you've not yet browsed the items produced by this grain farm please do so tonight in PFM-O.

Margery of Conant Valley Jams notes that she has her first batch of tart, Spring Apricot jam this week. Preorder or walk up to get yours.

Spice Revolution is saying it: grilling season is here! They've added a new Grilling & BBQ section to their PFM-O store. Whether it's steak, asparagus or mushrooms hitting your grill (or all three) Spice Revolution has you covered.

Both Fjord Vineyards and Cooper's Daughter Spirits will visit Saturday. Browse their items in PFM-O tonight to learn about the excellent wines and distilled items they'll have this week.

This Saturday Simply Planted Greenhouses will have beautiful Drop-n-Grows (sun and shade) for quick planting in pots or gardens and they will have 10" hanging baskets, assorted 5" annuals, herbs and vegetables too.

Kiernan Farms has a lot of specials for the holiday! They have a SALE on Pork Rack Ribs at $8.50/lb (reg. $10.50; average size 3 lbs), and Pork Country Style Ribs at $9.75/lb (reg. $13.25/lb; 2 pieces per pack). They've discounted Beef Back Ribs to $8.50/lb (reg. $10.50; average size 3 lbs), London Broil to $16.00/lb (reg. $20.00/lb) and if you buy 5 one pound packages of their ground beef at $10.75/lb, you get $10.00 off the total.

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Shop Local Business Listing:
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. Their Shop Local Business Listing is updated regularly with the latest on store hours and pick up options. To view the listing visit pleasantvillechamber.com.

Extended Browsing Hours
Mount Pleasant Public Library
Starting June 1st, browsing at the Main Library in Pleasantville will be extended to include:

• Monday through Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm & 6:00 - 8:00pm
• Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Saturday: 2:00 - 5:00pm

We still require masks when browsing and restrict capacity to maintain social distancing. The Library will continue to offer Curbside Service from 2-6pm Mon-Thurs. 2-5pm Friday and 10-2pm on Saturday.