ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 11, 2009) - - -Over the next three weeks, three Anne Arundel County farmers markets will open, bringing the total County markets to seven. Farmers markets in Anne Arundel County are producer only markets that feature fresh, locally grown, raised, and harvested products.  Purchased items are not sold. 

 

Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Thursdays, June 18 – September 17
3:00pm – 6:00pm
DNR lower level parking lot off Taylor Avenue

Anne Arundel County’s newest farmers’ market is scheduled to open next week.  The market will provide employees of DNR and the surrounding state agencies, as well as the general public, the opportunity to purchase fresh locally raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, produce, fruit, herbal products and baked goods. 

 

 

The Centre at Glen Burnie
Wednesdays, June 24 – August 26
9:00am – 12 Noon
In the parking lot in front of Best Buy

The Glen Burnie Farmers’ market is scheduled to open for its 3rd season at the Centre at Glen Burnie.  This year the market will feature several local produce vendors as well as some new vendors featuring baked goods, herbs, flowers and beef.

 

Deale
Thursdays, July 2 – October 29
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Located in the parking lot of the Cedar Grove United Methods Church in Deale

The Deale Farmers’ Market will celebrate its’ 9th season this year.  It will provide South County residents with fresh locally raised beef, produce, fruits, baked goods, and jams.

 

The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) manages and promotes agricultural and environmental programs on behalf of Anne Arundel County. These programs are part of the AAEDC mission to serve business needs and to increase the County’s economic base through job growth and investment. For additional information on agriculture programs or Farmers’ Markets in Anne Arundel County, please contact Lisa Barge at the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, (410) 222-7410 or visit the website at www.aaedc.org.