Farmers Markets

Agriculture is among Pennsylvania’s leading industries. As winter gives way to spring, farmers markets sprout state-wide, offering consumers a chance to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to provide fresh, unprepared fruits and vegetables for those at risk of malnutrition and to expand awareness and use of farmers markets. Four $5 vouchers are available each season for WIC recipients and seniors 60 and older who meet gross-income limits as part of the program: $19,240 for individuals and $25,900 for couples.

Vouchers can be redeemed at select farmers markets and farm stands across the state between June 1 and Nov. 30. For more information about the program, contact the Centre County Office of Aging at 355-6716 or visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us.

HERE’S A SAMPLING OF FARMERS MARKETS IN CENTRE COUNTY:

Amish farmers market

Hills Plaza parking lot, South Atherton Street, State College Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays June to October

Bellefonte farmers market

Centre County Courthouse, Allegheny and High streets, Bellefonte 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays April to December

Boalsburg farmers market

Pennsylvania Military Museum 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May to October

Boalsburg Fire Hall 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, in the winter

Millheim farmers market

American Legion grounds, state Route 45 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays May to October

• Spring Mills Winter Market

Old Gregg Community Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November to May

• Philipsburg farmers market

Moshannon Building parking lot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays May to September

• Downtown State College farmers market

Locust Lane 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays June to November

• Julian Village Green Market

Julian Community Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., last Saturday of each month, May 30 through September

• Unionville farmers market

Next to Unionville borough building, Allegheny Street (state Route 504) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May to early October.

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