The Westfield Farmers’ Market will continue in 2019 as a Community Outreach Project of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement in Westfield, and will remain on the grounds of the Church at 36 Court Street where it has been located for the last seven years. The Market will continue to be held on Thursday afternoons, rain or shine, noon till 6:00 pm, May 30 through October 10, 2019. The mission of the Market is to provide affordable, healthy food to the greater Westfield community and to support local agriculture. Thanks to a private donation, SNAP customers receive a match on their purchases each week up to $5; some vendors accept FMNP and WIC vouchers. Vendors say the Westfield Farmers’ Market is one of the premiere markets in the Pioneer Valley, having grown from 7 to up to 35 vendors in the last 4 years.

The Market Committee is seeking to expand the market to add a larger number and variety of vendors, and is now accepting applications from vendors for the 2019 season. Subject to Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations governing all farmers’ markets in the Commonwealth, the Westfield Farmers’ Market will accept locally grown produce and items made from local agricultural products, and will continue to be a certified participant in the Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Vendor fees are structured according to the level and frequency of participation. Rules and Regulations and Applications are available on the Market website at www.westfield-farmersmarket.net.

The Market Committee is also pleased to announce that they are the recipients of a grant from the Westfield and Massachusetts Cultural Councils to partially fund live musical performances at the Market each week.

Musicians, crafters and vendors are encouraged to apply by contacting the Market Committee by voice messaging at 413 562-5461 ext. 101, email at [email protected], or downloading information and applications from the Market website www.westfieldfarmersmarket.net.