Farmers Market

10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market kick off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation kicked off their 10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market. The market is an exciting summer spot for people of all ages.  It is held every Tuesday through September 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hjemkomst Center’s parking lot.  “So this is the first day of the farmers market, it’s our 10th season which is really…

Red River Market closes for the season

Vendors and shoppers celebrate final market in costume

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the end of the season. The Red River market says its final goodbye for the year. As shoppers celebrated the final community farmers market in true Halloween spirit they took the opportunity to stock up on some of their favorite goods. Shoppers and vendors alike got the chance to dress up in costume while enjoying live…

West Acres Farmers Market opens up for the season

The Markets will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am- 5pm, and Saturday from 9am- 3pm.

FARGO, N.D. – The Market at West Acres is open again this season and operators hope COVID-19 doesn’t lower their chances to see many returning faces. Only Bill Erbes Farm was at the market on Tuesday, but in the coming days many more vendors are looking to take up shop at West Acres. The proceeds from The Market go to…

Vendors Share Their Local Creations With Community at Red River Market

This is the 5th season of the market

FARGO, N.D. — It’s farmer’s market season, and the Red River Market had its grand opening for community members looking to find locally made goods. Food is something that brings everybody together. “What can you go wrong with candy, people love candy,” Jeremy Schwarzrock, co-owner of Rogue Candies, said. People at the Red River Market are sure indulging in plenty…

One-Time Spring Market Opens in Preparation for Red River Market

The one time market is in preparation for the annual Red River Market

FARGO, N.D.– The Spring Farmers market in partnership with the Prairie Food Co–Op made its debut before the normal season kicks off in July. The one time market is in preparation for the annual Red River Market. More than 40 stands were set up with items like tea, coffee, produce, plants, hot food and more. The Co–founder and Co–organizer for…

Red River Winter Market Brings Traditional Farmers Market Indoors

The regular season is July - October

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you want to get some local shopping done but can’t stand being out in the cold, the Red River Winter Market may be the solution for you. One vendor, Charles Stattelman with Norel’s Hillside Orchard, has been making cider for most of his life. “My grandpa retired from dairy farming after 50 years, and he must’ve been…

Moorhead Hosts First Farmers Market of the Summer

People have the chance to stock up on all kinds of fresh, locally grown and handmade items

MOORHEAD, Minn. —The Moorhead Center Mall is kicking off summer with its first Farmers Market of the season. People had the chance to stock up on all kinds of fresh, locally grown and handmade items. Vendors sold anything from their fresh vegetables to baked goods, pet products and hand-crafted pieces. Barry Olsen, a honey vendor, says the best part is…

Food Commission Discusses Bringing SNAP Benefits to Farmers’ Markets

Commission members say one of the biggest challenges is getting connected

FARGO, N.D. — The Cass Clay Food Commission met to discuss how federal nutrition programs, like SNAP, which used to be called food stamps, could be used at farmers’ markets. “The SNAP participant being able to go to a farmers’ market and being able to participate in that community. It’s inclusivity of people who are lower income, and who often are…