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The Columbia Pike Farmers Market is implementing a program to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) by the end of November. more »
Nov 14, 2012 by Natalie Kornicks in Countywide (5 Comments)
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A group of farmers has formed an LLC in an effort to take management of the Arlington Farmers Market from the county. more »
Jun 4, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide
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When the Westover Farmers Market opens Sunday, the big issue will be parking, with potted plants coming in a close second. more »
Apr 30, 2012 in Countywide
One farmer believes some vendors at the farmers' market may be selling produce they did not grow, against market rules. The county market coordinator does not believe so, but plans to conduct more site visits with the participating farms. more »
Oct 25, 2011 by Steve Thurston in Down the Street (1 Comments)
The Ballston BID has contracted with FreshFarms, and it will take a few weeks to get up and running with them. more »
May 4, 2012 in Merc Mailbag
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According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia’s economy can grow $1.65 billion a year if Virginians spend $10 a week on Virginia-grown foods and beverages. more »
Mar 26, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in About Arlington
If you’re ever driving by the Arlington County Courthouse on a Saturday morning, you’ve probably noticed a lot of trucks with tents in front of them and people milling about the street between them. That’s us, the Arlington Farmers’ Market! more »
Visit some of your old favorites and some new. Offering jellies, herbs, vegetables, fruits, pastries, breads, and much much more. Enter a chance to win a $10 Market gift certificate by visiting the vendor at the end of the market row. more »
The Clarendon Farmers Market is organized by the Clarendon Alliance. Now entering its 14th season, the Market has become an important part of the Clarendon community. more »
The county board will spend most of Saturday's meeting deciding on the budget, but the board will talk about open air markets and live entertainment, too. Two minute video. more »
Apr 19, 2012 in Countywide
We don't have a story with this batch of photos; we just like the fall colors. more »
