UW’s Farm Market is a market place that is set up once a week where UW students and staff can come to purchase locally grown produce. It began in 2006 as a collaborative effort between students and UW Food Services and has been successful ever since. The produce is mainly purchased from the Elmira Produce Auction Cooperative, is transported by UW Food Services, and is sold by UW student volunteers to the public.
The variety of products available at this time of year is astounding. Apples, pears, plums, corn on the cob, carrots, peppers, tomatoes and much, much more, adorn tables with their richly coloured splendour. Fresh baked goods such as chocolate two bite brownies, banana loaf, and smoky onion bread scintillate the senses with their aroma. Even a variety of preserves are available for purchase; from canned beats and pickles to strawberry jam and honey. Hey, if you want to brighten up the dim expanse of your dorm room, you could even pick up a stunning yellow fall mum.
There is something for everyone at the Farm Market; even for those of us on an incredible all you can eat meal plan. I know I like to snack between meals, how about you? Why not pick up some locally grown apples or freshly baked chocolate chip cookies? I’m sure they’ll taste better then your no-name brand granola bars…
While purchasing from the Farm Market, you will be buying fresh, nutritious foods at great prices, without even leaving campus, therefore reducing your ecological footprint.
The Farm Market is located in the lower level of the SLC from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesdays for the next two weeks. Hope to see you there!
(Cash or WatCard are accepted. Bring your own bags or buy a biodegradable one for ¢25… in other words, bring your own bag).
Written by Jen van Overbeeke
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