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June 3 - 9, 2019

Pick of the WeekYou Win Some, You Blueb Some

It’s officially (finally!) blueberry season at the Crescent City Farmers Market folks! Sure, we have seen some early varieties at the market at the tables of Johndale Farm and Star Nursery, but our heavy hitters from Mississippi are just making it back to market. J&D Blueberry Farm and Blue Tara Blueberries suffered incredible crop damage this season due to freezing temperatures this past winter. Unfortunately, it isn’t until harvesting time that you can really see the damage done, hence the delay of their return. Don Vanderwerken of J&D estimates 70% crop loss, which will significantly affect the season and time at market as is evidenced by their late start this year. Get them while you can - the bluebs are especially plump, ripe and ready to go now. Expect to see a short run for our blueberry friends, but a long haul of blueberry products like lemonade, tea, jam, ice pops, and more! Better late than never, right?

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Pick of the WeekEat Local Challenge

It is time for the annual New Orleans Eat Local Challenge! Sign up and join us to eat only what is grown, caught or foraged within 200 miles for the month of June, all while enjoying a variety of fun events to support you in this endeavor. Stock up at our markets to fill your fridge with fresh, local fruits and vegetables (squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, blueberries, watermelon, and sweet corn to name a few), as well as a full range of proteins and dairy, and join other participants through events like an urban farm bike tour, or learn how to raise your own chickens - eggs from your backyard is as local as it gets! Get intimately acquainted with the local bounty and don’t forget, coffee doesn’t grow here but there’s no need to forgo caffeine as J&D Blueberry Farm and their Pearl River Tea Company has returned to markets with locally grown tea. All Saturday CBD markets for the month will feature kids activities as well as demos, samples and/or tastings.

Sign up here (for FREE) to take the challenge, and we’ll see you at market!

Pick of the WeekDouble your WIC FMNP Coupons!

This year, as part of our efforts to make fresh, local produce more affordable for families, we are doubling Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons for WIC recipients. These once-yearly coupons from the state offer extra money towards local fruits and vegetables for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and families with young children. They can be spent with certified farmers at farmers markets or farm stands. Not only does the program contribute extra money towards healthy food for families, but it supports local farmers. Stop by the welcome tent at any of our markets with your WIC FMNP booklet after you’ve spent your coupons and our staff will give you $20 in additional vouchers to spend at any of our market vendors on fresh produce, valid through August.


About Us

Market UmbrellaMarket Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.

Crescent City Farmers MarketThe Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.