GENESEO — Today the Geneseo Farmers' Market returns to the streets of Geneseo for the summer. Anyone looking for fresh fruits or vegetables or even local wine should head down to the Geneseo Farmer's Market for all of this and much more. Every Thursday from today, June 22, to October 19 on Center street from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With an abundance of different vendors that all sell products from within a 60 mile radius of Geneseo, they give … [Read more...]
The Sunny Season Brings Farmer’s Market to Geneseo
GENESEO — Summer is finally here, and that means that the Geneseo Farmer's Market is open. Beginning in 2011, the Geneseo Farmer's Market has become a highly anticipated event for Livingston County locals and SUNY Geneseo students alike. The market brings fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, live music and more to the streets of Geneseo. Various local vendors for the 2016 season include: Moondance Garden from Caledonia, Free … [Read more...]
Geneseo Farmers’ Market Opens Today
GENESEO — There's no turning back now, it's the last day of school and the first Geneseo Farmers' Market opens today. Summer is finally upon us. The Geneseo Farmers' Market started in 2011 and has blossomed into one of the region's most varied markets that partners local products with relaxing family entertainment. The market is so popular it is completely booked with vendors for the 2015 season. Despite the Main Street construction … [Read more...]
Geneseo Farmers Market Flourishes on Last Day
GENESEO — The Geneseo Farmers Market still flourishing stronger than ever for its last day of the season. The farmers market that started in late June has been the main attraction for college students and year-round Geneseo residents alike. “The market operates at a lower hum until the college students come and then it explodes,” said Cate Concannon, Manager for the Geneseo Farmers Market. The goal of the farmers market for Concannon is … [Read more...]
Harvest Moon Dinner Encourages Geneseo to Eat Locally
GENESEO – On Saturday Sept. 21, Think Local Geneseo, a food share organization founded by SUNY Geneseo senior Maddy Smith, will host a Harvest Moon Dinner to celebrate local food and farming within the community. The dinner will be held outdoors at the Free Soil Farm at the Hartford House, located at 17 Avon Rd. in Geneseo. Think Local Geneseo encourages the whole community--students, faculty, and local residents--to attend the … [Read more...]
Think Local Geneseo set to raise awareness of buying local
GENESEO — Starting in October, the Village of Geneseo will become a drop-off point for Good Food Collective, the multi-farm produce share program that involves 10 weeks of fruits and vegetables to pre-paying members. Madeline Smith, Campus Auxiliary Services Ambassador in Entrepreneur for SUNY Geneseo, created Think Local Geneseo which focuses on education and encouragement of local food, farming, and businesses. “I thought that bringing … [Read more...]
Opening Day of the Geneseo Farmers’ Market
GENESEO -- The Geneseo Farmers’ Market opened to the public today on Center Street in downtown Geneseo. The Geneseo Farmers’ Market is beginning its third year on Center Street. Dave Bojanowski and Cate Concannon put together the farmers’ market three years ago. “Each year it has grown, it really feels like a community event,” said Cate Concannon, manager of the Geneseo Farmers’ Market. Concannon stressed that every vendor comes no further … [Read more...]
Geneseo Farmers Market packs the street
GENESEO — Instead of being full of cars today, Geneseo’s Center Street was full of people, music and local produce. Today marked the opening day of the 2nd annual Geneseo Farmers Market, which runs every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. until October. This year’s market features 12-15 venders selling produce, baked goods, cheese, honey and more. “It’s going pretty well,” said the market’s manager Cate Concannon. “We had a great turnout and we were able … [Read more...]