36 Years Later, Greenmarket Returns to Flatbush Ave.

By Joanna Prisco

Here's a piece of little-known trivia to chew on: The first Greenmarket in Brooklyn was held in 1977 at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. 

Now, thirty six years later, a new one will launch in nearly the exact same spot next Wednesday thanks to a partnership between Barclays Center and GrowNYC. 

Beginning July 17 and occurring weekly from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 27, the new greenmarket will host nine vendors from nearby locales, including

• American Seafood—Wild-caught fish and shellfish from Suffolk County, NY
• Apple State Hilltop Family Farm—Honey from Sullivan County, NY
• Artisan Oven, Central Bakery—Breads and baked goods from Bergen County, NJ
• Body and Soul Bakery—Baked goods from King's County, NY
• Goodale Farm—Vegetables and dairy from Suffolk County, NY
• Jersey Farm Produce—Vegetables, herbs, and small fruit from Hunterdon County, NJ
• Body and Soul Bakery—Baked goods from King's County, NY
• Goodale Farm—Vegetables and dairy from Suffolk County, NY
• Jersey Farm Produce—Vegetables, herbs, and small fruit from Hunterdon County, NJ
• John D Madura Farm—Vegetables from Orange County, NY
• Rick’s Picks—Pickled vegetables from Dutchess County, NY
• Terhune Orchard—Orchard fruit from Dutchess County, NY