Crocker Park Farmers Market Relocates Due to AG Construction

Construction of the American Greetings new world headquarters means the annual Farmers Market at Crocker Park has relocated.

Emma Anderson, of the North Union Farmers Market said the market will move back to its 2011 location to the pad across from Trader Joe’s and First Watch restaurant on Market Street.

The Farmers Market, which is back outside. It has become a perennial favorite at Crocker Park and is now in its 9^th year.

The Market opened Saturday, April 13, and will run every Saturday through Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The “Mange” has also been relocated.

“The Mange is a small urban garden and (growers) donate food raised there to a food bank,” Anderson said. “Some fruits, vegetables and they are taken to the food bank. Also strawberries, squash and there’s an herb garden. It’s really pretty and interactive.”

Food is donated to the Plant a Row project in conjunction with the Master Gardeners. 

Visitors, including children can “spin the compost wheel” of the fenced in area.

The project incorporates a green roof, rain water collection and organic compost. Home gardeners can also donate extra produce from their gardens.