First Farmers' Market of Season a Success in Medfield

The first farmers' market of Medfield's second season of the weekly event on the grounds of the was deemed a success by vendors, shoppers and volunteers who agreed the strawberries were the best ever. 

A minimum of five vendors and several civic and service organizations will be setting up for business at 2 p.m. on the grounds of the First Parish Unitarian Church, 26 North St. each Thursday.

The anchors of the 2011 season were the organic family owned Langwater Farm of Easton, Langwaterfarm.com and Wards Berry Farm of Sharon/Foxboro wardsberryfarm.com. Joining them is Garden Farms of Bellingham with gourmet jams, jellies, relishes and mustards that are unique as well as tasty. Big Sky Bread of Watertown sells a variety of artisan breads. Wild Daisy Soap is a vendor from Walpole whose soaps are made of all natural products without artificial additives or preservatives.

Although the anchor farms plan to appear weekly, other specialty vendors may appear from time to time, so it is important to shop at the market weekly to see what or who is new.

June is a great time to think salads as green leafy vegetables, radishes, cucumbers and other healthy veggies come into season, and don’t forget the strawberries. What a great time to enjoy what all these vendors have to offer early in the season and to anticipate new produce monthly. Buyers should also be prepared to sample the various specialty items being sold.

The location is convenient and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the church. Wondering if your favorite vegetable or fruit and berries are in season; check out the websites for the farms and now you may visit the farmers’ market on Facebook.  

Community organizations are also invited to participate with sales items and/or promotional materials. In 2011, the library sponsored a table for used books and Medfield Green often participated with herbs, produce and information.  Groups will be contacted soon to encourage their participation. If your group or organization is interested please contact Eve Potts at Evampotts@gmail.com or (508) 359-6581.

The market, sponsored by First Parish, will be held each Thursday through Oct. 11 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Interested vendors may call Sandra at the church office at (508) 359-4594. Information and guidelines for vendors can be found on the First Parish website: www.firstparishmedfield.org