Wednesday, May 23, 2012

University Community Farmers Market to Open May 19, 2012 on UB South Campus


BUFFALO, N.Y. – The sixth season of the University Community Farmers Market will open Saturday May 19thon the University at Buffalo South (Main Street) Campus featuring a variety of new and old vendors selling fresh food and local products.

The market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through October 13th on the Main Street sidewalk at Kenmore Avenue.  Attendees can park for free in the Allen, Main and Bailey parking lots on the South Campus, directly behind the market across from the University Plaza.

“The University Community Farmers Market improves the quality of life in our neighborhood by providing an opportunity to buy healthy fresh produce from local farmers, to support local artisans, and to meet our neighbors in a relaxed outdoor environment,” said Gail Willsky, Market Manager and faculty in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Vendors will be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan pasta, homemade cookies, bread, pastries, homemade jams, jellies, and relishes, homemade dog treats, herbs, plants, flowers, and in the fall season mums, pumpkins, winter squash, ornamental corn, corn stalks, and gourds.

The Market Planning Committee needs individuals to help coordinate the market, all are welcome.  Vendor applications are encouraged.  For more information contact the UB Office of Community Relations at 716-829-6145 or visit http://www.ourheights.org/farmersmarket.html.



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