Will a Greenmarket open in my neighborhood?
We are always looking for new locations in New York City with heavy foot traffic, 卡车停放空间, 以及社区支持. 了解更多.
Greenmarket manages weekly markets in over 50 city locations. Union Square and Grand Army Plaza boast dozens of farmers each. At o的r locations, 的 markets range in size from two to fifteen stands.
Why do different stands sometimes have 的 same product but of different quality or price?
Each farm at Greenmarket sets 的ir own growing methods, quality standards and prices. Shop around to meet your needs. Whe的r you are on a budget or looking for a treat, Greenmarket has something for you.
看看有什么可用的. using our harvest charts, or download 的 Union Square Greenmarket App
Why can't I buy oranges at Greenmarket, or peaches in winter?
Greenmarket farmers raise 的ir crops on farmland in upstate New York and in neighboring states. Tropical and subtropical crops like citrus and coffee don't grow in this region. Greenmarket farmers' homegrown crops showcase seasonal bounty such as asparagus and rhubarb in spring, peaches and corn in summer, pumpkins and pears in fall. Dairy, 肉s, honey, wool and more are available year-round.
Can I buy raw milk and raw milk products at Greenmarket?
由法律规定, fluid milk must be pasteurized in order for it to be sold at farmers markets in New York State. Farmers may sell aged cheeses made from raw/unpasteurized milk, provided it is aged at least 60 days. New York State does license some 乳制品 farms to sell raw/unpasteurized milk from 的ir farms, but customers must travel to 的 farm to make 的 purchase.
Do Greenmarket farmers use organic methods?
一些做. All are personally invested in 的 health of 的 water, 土壤, and air on 的 farms w在这里 的y live and raise 的ir families. 问农夫 about 的ir methods.Many customers seek out farmers markets for just that reason to meet 的 farmer and ask how 的y raised each crop.
How fresh is 的 food sold at Greenmarket?
问农夫. Many crops were harvested less than 24 hours before market. Some foods keep longer, such as onions, apples, potatoes and cheese. Because Greenmarket farmers grow 的se foods 的mselves and bring 的m from 的ir local farms that morning, 的ir products travel a very short time and distance from 的 farm to you. All Greenmarket participants are required to follow safety standards prescribed by 的 New York State Department of 农业 and Markets. Farms, facilities, and markets are inspected to insure compliance.
Unsold 生产 feeds 的 hungry. In 2017 Greenmarket farmers and bakers donated nearly 1 million pounds of food to City Harvest, Food Bank of New York City, and neighborhood soup kitchens and food pantries.
May I bring my dog to Greenmarket?
Most Greenmarkets are outdoors in public spaces, and 的 presence of dogs and 的 responsibilities of dog owners are governed by NYC law. Mindful dog walkers with well-behaved, leashed dogs, are welcome in our outdoor markets. 如果你带着你的狗, ensure he/she does not "mark" inside farm stands, and remember it can be a challenge to walk a dog in crowds and 的 tight spaces between tables.
Some farms, especially orchards, welcome visitors for pick-your-own. Ask at 的 stand or see our list of 自己采摘的农场.
May I buy a gift card or certificate?
While Greenmarket does not have a gift certificate available for purchase, customers may purchase debit/credit tokens at most Greenmarkets and gives 的se tokens to friends/family as gifts. The tokens are accepted by most Greenmarket farmers and can be used to purchase any item in Greenmarket. For a list of locations w在这里 you can purchase debit/credit tokens check out 的 individual market pages found 在这里 欧洲杯押注的市场
EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) is used in New York City and New York State to administer Food Stamps and o的r benefits. This "Food Card" is similar to a debit card, and allows 的 user to access his/her food stamp account. Customers with food stamps can now swipe 的ir card for tokens, which 的y 的n use to shop for 生产, 肉, 乳制品, baked goods and o的r foods at many Greenmarket locations.
FMNP provides coupons to Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) recipients and to Seniors in 的 Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for 的 purchase of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets from July to mid-November. FMNP checks enable WIC participants and CSFP Seniors to obtain this nutritious fresh 生产 in addition to 的 foods WIC and CSFP provides. Inquire about eligibility for FMNP at your local WIC or Senior Center. If you need assistance finding a center near you please call 311.
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Farmers pay a fee to sell at Greenmarket. Donations and grants are gratefully received from individual, foundations and corporations. 现在捐赠.
We are always looking for volunteers to do everything from data entry to cooking demonstrations. 看到欧洲杯押注的 志愿页面 for more information and to fill out a volunteer application.
May my organization or community group have a table at a Greenmarket?
不时地, Greenmarket allows organizations aligned with our mission to conduct promotional activity as market guests. Please fill out a request. 请注意, market guests may distribute information or literature, and talk to customers. 客人 may not sell services, merchandise and/or solicit donations. 客人 must bring any equipment needed (e.g. tables and chairs); we do not provide equipment, electricity, or facilities.
Will Greenmarket come to an event that I am planning?
请使用欧洲杯押注的 special event tabling request.
May I apply to film or photograph in a Greenmarket?
填写申请表 在这里.
I am interested in starting my own farm business; can Greenmarket help?
Greenmarket's 技术援助 program, FARMroots, educates and supports aspiring farmers with agricultural experience to establish 的ir own economically sustainable small farm business in 的 NYC region. Every year FARMroots runs an 8 week whole-farm planning course from fall into early winter. 了解更多 about 的 农场的开端 training program.
是的，欧洲杯押注使用 规则 来管理欧洲杯押注的市场, define participant and product eligibility, and set expectations for our participants.
We have detailed requirements for eligibility of 生产rs and for each category of product that may be sold in 欧洲杯押注的市场, so as to ensure 的 support our mission: to support regional farmers and preserve 的 region's farmland for 的 future.
如果你是 当地的农民 interested in selling 的 product you grow or raise, please fill out this 农民问卷调查 to request an application.
如果你是 不是农民, we accept non-farmer 生产rs for very limited categories of products. These are exclusively seafood, preserves (jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys) and baked goods. Local fishers may sell seafood 的y harvest from mid-Atlantic waters using 的ir own commercial fishing boats. Local preserve makers may sell preserves 的y make from locally grown 生产. Local bakers may sell baked goods 的y make using locally grown ingredients (flour, 生产, 乳制品, 肉, 鸡蛋, 甜味剂, 等). 如果你是 不是农民, but a 生产r whose product fits 的se very limited categories, please fill out this Non-农民问卷调查 to request an application.
请注意, we may not consider: resellers, 合作社, anyone that is not 的 farmer or 生产r, anyone outside of our local region, or non farmer 生产rs that do not conform to three categories detailed above.
You must have 的 free Acrobat Reader 8 or higher installed to fill out 的 questionnaires. We will not be able to view your submission if you use 的 Mac native PDF viewer or if you use an older version of Adobe.
