New Farmers Market this Saturday in Forsyth!

Hello,
This is Joemy, enjoying the summer weather and the breeze through the open door here at SG. I’ve been getting excited for tomorrow, Saturday May 9, because there are some really sweet events happening. There is the Market Bazaar at the top of Robinson Parking Garage (York & Montgomery Street) from 9am to 2pm, and GreenFest at the Morris Center. You can find me there throughout the day, selling some of our floor samples for a bargain. Swing by to check out organic bedding, throw pillows, hand screen-printed produce bags and recycled glassware. Stop by and say hi and maybe you can haggle down some prices... just a hint!

Speaking of produce bags, I never seem to be able to consistently catch a Saturday morning farmers market, but this season there is a new market in town that’s too good to miss. Plan a change in your grocery buying habits, because Forsyth Farmers Market will be open for business starting this Saturday from 9am – 1pm. It will be happening every Saturday through November 21.

The Forsyth Farmers Market will have organic and conventional farmers with a variety of produce, including fresh fruits and vegetable, a fresh flower vendor and an edible plant vendor. Every second Saturday, starting on opening day, there will be a health pavilion featuring health lectures and gardening information. The FFM will focus on food, nutrition, and community access to healthy options.

Featuring regionally grown, fresh food and food products sold by the producers, the market will provide an easily accessible venue for those in downtown Savannah and the farmers of our region. This one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to get your food that provides fresher produce and supports local economic growth. The market will be able to receive food stamps and is committed to providing a consistent resource for both farmers and consumers. I like the idea of knowing where my food has come from, who has grown it, and that I can see them every Saturday if I want to. I'm missing the first one since I'll be at GreenFest all day, but you can bet I'll be saving my grocery list for Saturdays for the rest of the season!

Saturday is looking like a great day to celebrate downtown life, and I hope I see you out and about enjoying all that Savannah has to offer!

-Joemy