Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Farmers Market Information

The three farmers markets listed below are some of the most popular ones in Nebraska. They also happen to be the ones that I attend most often. Buying from farmer’s markets is a great way to support small family farms and improve your health through superior nutrition. While you’re there, take the opportunity to ask questions and learn from these people. Many of them are very friendly and love educating people about what they do. Hope to see you there!

Lincoln Haymarket Farmer’s Market
335 North 8th St. (in the Haymarket)
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-435-7496
Jeff Cunningham
May-October, Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm

Old Cheney Road Farmers Market
Old Cheney Center Behind the Racquet Club
5500 Old Cheney Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
Tel. (402) 613-0088
Billeme Nemec
May-October, Sundays 10:00am-2:00pm

Village Pointe Farmers Market
Village Pointe Shopping Center
168th Street and West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68132
Tel. (402) 639-2760
Micheal Braunstein
May-October, Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm

For more information about farmers markets and finding access to healthy food, please visit the following websites:

http://www.eatwellguide.org
http://www.localharvest.org

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