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Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market Now Open for 2022 Season

Posted on: June 23, 2022 - 9:33am
Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market Sign

Welcome to summer and farmers market season!

The Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market opened for the 2022 season on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on W. Pine Grove Road. The market is held rain or shine, and will only close after consultation with vendors scheduled to operate. Updates are regulary posted to the PGM Farmers Market Facebook page. The farmers market also has a weekly newsletter available for updates on vendors, sponsorships, and other information for those interested.

Steering Committee
Pictured: Rev. Paul Tomkiel, Lisa Strickland, Ferguson Township Supervisor, and Angela Corcoran, Market Manager for Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market
 

The market began in 2018, and 2022 will mark the fifth year of its operation. Angela Corcoran, Market Manager, operates the market under the direction of a local market steering committee.

For those who wish to further support the Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market, sponsorships, with added perks for donors, and volunteer opportunities are available and encouraged for those interested.

Standing Stone Coffee CompanyVendors
Pictured: Standing Stone Coffee Company & Crumbkowski, Vendors at the Pine Grove Mills Farmers Market

Per their website, frequently asked questions for the PGM Farmers Market include:

  • Is my dog allowed at the market?
    – Yes, dogs are allowed at the market. Please have your four legged pal safely secured on a leash when entering the market.
  • Does the market accept SNAP?
    -Yes, our market offers SNAP users a way to use their SNAP Benefits at the market. You must visit the market tent at the main entrance of the market, where our manager will swipe your EBT card and give you market tokens that can be used as payment at individual vendor booths.
    In addition to SNAP the market also participates in The Food Bucks Program. For every $5 you spend in SNAP you are given an additional $2 voucher to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • What forms of payment are accepted at the market?
    – Each vendor has their own standards regarding payment. Most vendors accept cash, cards and SNAP tokens. Some vendors also accept Apply Pay, Venmo, FMNP dollars and personal checks.

Be sure to get to the market at 3:00pm to see the ringing of the market bell and be first in line to support local vendors!

A list of vendors for the 2022 Season is available on their website and also listed at on our community calendar.

PGM Farmers Market