Jill Robinson wanted to share this press release.  Being an avid shopper at the WFM, I wanted to post in plenty of time to see you there. – Lil

The Walpole Farmers Market’s summer season is well underway with many familiar faces as well as a host of new vendors. The market has become a great family and community event on the beautiful Walpole Common.

As the summer weather comes in so does the bounty of our produce vendors. Abenaki Springs Farm, Harlow’s Farm, Old Drewsville Farm, and Hillside Springs Farm offer a wide variety of organically grown heirloom vegetables. They offer some tasty treats you may never have heard of, including a radish-size sweet salad turnips, and both green and purple kohlrabi that look like a little space ships, but are great to eat raw.

There are two local cheese makers at the market: Sawyer’s Artisanal Cheese and, new this season, Hollyhock Farm with local chevre (goat cheese). These cheeses, coupled with the local breads from Orchard Hill or the Bread Shed, make a fabulous treat.

The WFM has a new mushroom vendor this year, CNC Mushrooms, selling three varieties of Oyster mushrooms: Tree, Blue, and Pearl.

Sweet treats are available from Twin Spruce Farm, with a wide selection of maple products; and from Penni’s Pantry, with an intriguing selection of jams and jellies, like jalapeno and strawberry jam. A number of vendors offer fresh eggs and a wide variety of locally grown meats, including pasture raised veal and chevon (goat meat) as well as beef, pork, lamb and poultry. You’ll also find veggie starts and local hand crafts.

Iris X and Wes’s Culinary Creations have joined us this season with wildcrafted and herbal products, all natural lotions and skincare products, culinary creations and beverages. You may remember Wes, a chef at Burdick’s Restaurant, from his annual guest chef grilling demos.

The WFM has something for everyone. What is missing are new customers!! Visit the Walpole Farmers Market this week. The WFM is held every Friday, from 4-6 on the Walpole Town Common, rain or shine.

For more information, see the WFM website (walpolefarmersmarket.com), look up the market on Facebook, email jill@walpolefarmersmarket.com or call 756-3168.