Cortland’s own "Local only" farmers market opens tomorrow June 13!

Yes – The day has finally come. The East End Farmers Market, Cortland’s new “local only” farmers market is set to open, tomorrow, June 13th . The market will run from 8:00-1:00 every Saturday through October 24 and is located at Dexter Park on the corner of Franklin and Elm Streets. Lisa Lickona and Tammie Whitson have done a superb job pulling this together.

There are a number of venders that will be at the market offering everything from fresh coffee and baked goods, soaps and potted plants, pasture-raised chicken and salad greens, maple syrup and flowers, and much more. For a complete list of venders and an update of what to expect each Saturday at the market, please refer to East End Farmers Market website

This week, in addition to all the venders, three special events are planned. This includes seasonal cooking demonstrations from Susan Prier of Cornell Cooperative Extension, chair massages from Holistic Hands Therapeutic Massage and Aroma Therapy, and for musical entertainment, “Amy and Allen" will performer fiddle and guitar music at 10:30.

AND, just in case you need some reminders why you should go to the farmers market – remember purchasing and eating local foods:

• Helps the local economy,
• Provides you with tastier and fresher food,
• Provides you and your family with healthier food,
• Helps the environment by cutting down on transportation emissions which contribute to global climate change,
• Helps preserve area greenspace and farmland,
• Helps build stronger community relationships, AND
• Promotes local food safety – you know WHO grew your food and can ask HOW they grew your food!