Give Peas a Chance! New York Hall of Science Farmers Market Set for a Second Year

Queens, N.Y. - New Yorkers who love locally-grown produce and freshly-cut flowers will once again be able to find them in the open-air, when the New York Hall of Science Farmers Market opens for the season on June 22. Everyone's favorite vendors are returning and we’re welcoming a new vendor that is very excited to be a part of this successful and fun, Community Markets-produced Science Farmers Market, which will be open 10 am – 4 pm every Sunday through November.

“Last year, our visitors discovered that the Science Farmers Market is much more than grocery shopping – it’s a warm-weather, science adventure for the whole family,” said Hall President and CEO Marilyn Hoyt. “Through live science demonstrations and ‘Kitchen Botany’ handouts, visitors take science knowledge away with their fresh produce.”

Similar to last year, the Science Farmers Market will host three different regional farmers directly outside the Hall’s entrance. Through “Kitchen Botany” handouts and live science demonstrations, visitors can learn how fruit trees are grafted, the origin of hot and sweet peppers, the secrets of potatoes, and much more. Visitors can then store their purchased fresh produce in the Hall’s ‘Veggie Check,’ while they explore the 400-plus exhibits and programs inside the Hall.

This year, shoppers can look forward to a wide variety of tasty produce such as summer squash, zucchini, peppers, melons, herbs, greens, cucumbers, apples, pears and broccoli. As summer turns to fall, farmers will bring autumn vegetables with robust flavors, including winter squash, tender chards, earthy carrots, and festive gourds and pumpkins. Produce will come from regional farms located in Carlisle, N.Y.; Riverhead, N.Y.; and Goshen, N.Y.

“Reducing the miles your food travels by buying locally grown food, helps preserve fossil fuels, which is one step towards stemming global warming,” said Hall President & CEO Marilyn Hoyt. “We are happy to work with Community Markets to offer the community and our visitors terrific fresh produce and hands-on learning in agriculture and fresh foods.”

Community Markets works to support local agriculture, strengthen local communities, and make fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access.

The Science Farmers Market is supported by Councilmember Hiram Monserrate and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

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