Farmers Markets
Agriculture is among Pennsylvania’s leading industries. As winter gives way to spring, farmers markets sprout statewide, offering consumers a chance to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables.
The state Department of Agriculture’s WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aim 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 people 60 and older whose pre-tax income is 185 percent of the poverty level — $21,775 for an individual or $29,471 for a couple.
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.
A SAMPLING OF FARMERS MARKETS IN CENTRE COUNTY
Markets participating in the voucher program are noted.
Amish farmers marketHills Plaza parking lot, South Atherton Street, State College
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
June to October
Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church*Church parking lot off state Route 144, Wingate, behind Sheetz
2:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays
July to September
Bellefonte farmers market*Allegheny and East High streets, in front of the Centre County Courthouse
7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays
June to November
Bellefonte producers-only farmers marketGamble Mill parking area on West Lamb Street, Bellefonte
8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
May to October
Boalsburg farmers market*Pennsylvania Military Museum parking lot
2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays
May to November
Indoor market
Boalsburg Fire Hall, East Pine Street
2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays
November to mid-May
Millheim farmers market*American Legion Post 444 grounds, state Route 45
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
May to October
Old Gregg School farmers marketOld Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
October to May
Philipsburg farmers market*Simler Lot, 112 E. Presqueisle St.
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays
May to October
Downtown State College farmers market*Outdoor market
Locust Lane
11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
May to November
Indoor market
State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St.
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays
Ends when outdoor market begins.
North Atherton farmers market*Home Depot parking lot
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays
June to November
Lemont farmers marketCoal sheds between the grain elevator and Center for Well Being
2-6 p.m. Wednesdays
May to October
* These markets participate in the voucher program.
This story was originally published June 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Farmers Markets."