Enjoying The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Safely
Efforts to slow the Coronavirus spread prompted us to cancel last week’s Saratoga Farmers’ Market. We are optimistic the market will take place this Saturday at the Wilton Mall and will post any updates on our Facebook page and other social media. .
We value our shoppers, farmers, and the communities we serve. Your health is important to us. Current health guidelines indicate that foods available at producer-only farmers markets such as ours are likely to be safer than goods obtained from groceries or delivery services because the distance that the food travels is shorter and the number of persons handling it is less. Purchases at our market also support local businesses.
We are working with mall management to expand the market’s space. If weather permits, more vendors may set up outdoors. We also are encouraging vendors to keep hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial wipes at their tables and to wear gloves or use some other means of keeping their hands out of direct contact with raw foods. All prepared foods will be prepackaged, and we have put the offers of samples on hold.
Here’s how you can help us keep our market healthy, too:
• Wash your hands if you eat just before shopping.
• Try not to congregate too tightly around vendor tables.
• Allow our vendors to hand produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, and other food items to you. Try not to touch baskets of carrots, bags of lettuce, cabbage heads or other such items yourself.
• Be patient, as vendors clean their hands in between handling produce and money. Some vendors might have different people delegated to taking care of these tasks.
• If you are not feeling well, do not enter the market directly. Contact our vendors in advance, or the market manager. We can arrange for a curbside pickup, and in some cases, a delivery.
Last week, Pleasant Valley Farm drew on its extensive mailing list to survey customers and based on the nearly 70 responses, set up a drop point for preorders as well as a home delivery service. As Pleasant Valley’s Robert Arnold said, the goal “is to provide fresh, healthy produce to all of our faithful customers in the region any way we can.” We look forward to seeing you soon.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.
Many of these businesses are offering pickup and delivery options. See below for the Saratoga Farmer’s Market Vendors’ Contact Information:
FROM THE FARM
Argyle Cheese Factory (Cheese, yogurt)
518-638-8966, cheeseplanning@yahoo.com
Battenkill Valley Creamery (Milk)
518-854-9400, pam@battenkillcreamery.com
Elihu Farm (Lamb, eggs)
518-753-7838, elihufarm@yahoo.com
Gomez Veggie Ville (Vegetables, fruits)
518-686-5212, gomezfarm@gmail.com
Green Jeans Market Farm (Vegetables)
518-232-1968, greenjeansmarketfarm@gmail.com
Kokinda Farm (Vegetables, jams, bread)
518-763-7856, lauriesjams@aol.com
Lewis Waite Farm (Beef, pork)
518-692-3120, farmoffice@csalewiswaitefarm.com
Longlesson Farm (Beef, chicken, pork)
518-753-2163, chris.longlesson@gmail.com
Mariaville Mushroom Men (Mushrooms, meats)
518-810-6061, mariavillecsa@gmail.com
Moxie Ridge Farm (Cheese, yogurt, meats)
518-620-6464, lee@moxieridgefarm.com
Pleasant Valley Farm (Vegetables, fruits)
518-638-6501, arnold.pvf@gmail.com
Ramble Creek Farm (Mushrooms, meats)
518-769-0897, josh@ramblecreekfarm.com
R&G Cheesemakers (Cheese, yogurt)
518-892-6701, rgcheese@hotmail.com
Saratoga Apple (Apple products)
518-695-3131, saratogaapple@gmail.com
Slate River Farms (Beef, chicken, eggs)
518-258-3858, nellie@slateriverfarmsny.com
Squashville Farm (Meats, eggs, vegetables)
518-650-5881, squashvillefarm@gmail.com
Underwood’s Greenhouse/Shushan Valley Hydro Farm
(Hydroponic vegetables)
518-854-9564, peunderwood8@gmail.com
ARTISAN ITEMS
Ballston Lake Apiaries (Honey, pollen, candles)
518-384-2539, gothoney@aol.com
Earth to Mind (CBD products)
518-353-1150, shane@earthtomind.com
Feathered Antler (Art, clothing)
518-290-7461, featheredantler.com
Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus (Hummus)
518-727-6966, salmacis99@yahoo.com
Grandma Apple’s Cheesecakes (Cheesecakes)
518-368-6091, grandmaapplescheesecakes@gmail.com
Healthy Gourmet Kitchen
(Soup/stew mixes, dips, seasonings)
518-527-1472, mary@propelmedia.com
High Peaks Distilling (Spirits)
518-512-6098, windinthewillows17@gmail.com
Junbucha (Kombucha drinks)
518-353-1150, shane@junbucha.com
Mangiamo (Pasta)
518-450-4006, rose.mangiamo@gmail.com
Moon Cycle Seed Company (Seed blends)
315-323-3153, mooncycleseedcompany@gmail.com
Muddy Trail Jerky (Beef jerky, dips, seasonings)
518-642-2194, muddytrailjerky@gmail.com
Mugzy’s Barkery (Dog treats)
518-573-0400, jaimekp515@gmail.com
Puckers Gourmet (Fermented and pickled foods)
518-854-3301, puckerspickles@gmail.com
Saratoga Chocolate Co. (Chocolate)
518-222-5366, saratogachocolatecompany@gmail.com
Saratoga Garlic Company (Garlic products)
518-581-4093, saratogagarlic@gmail.com
Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. (Peanut butter)
888-967-3268, customerservice@saratogapb.com
Slate Valley Farms (Maple syrup, honey)
518-642-3265, slatevalleyfarms@aol.com
Something’s Brewing (Coffee, teas, lemonades)
518-531-4197, trat2013@gmail.com
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery (Spirits)
518-338-3130, sbhfdistilling@gmail.com
The Vermont Spatzle Company (Spatzle noodles)
802-265-1234, vtspatzle@gmail.com
Vital Eats (Vegan prepared foods, sauces, spices)
518-281-9461, reuben@vitaleats.com
Yankee Distillers (Spirits)
518-406-3245, info@yankeedistillers.com
READY-TO-EAT & BAKED GOODS
Daily Fresh (Indian food)
518-698-6264, dailyfreshfood2019@gmail.com
Euro Delicacies (Meditteranean food)
518-210-5436, eurodelicacies1@gmail.com
Giovanni Fresco (Italian food)
518-949-1913, giovannicasanica@gmail.com
Mrs. London’s (Baked goods)
518-581-8100, mrslondons@gmail.com
My Dacha Slovenian Cafe (Eastern European food)
518-272-3505, mkrazi820@gmail.com
Petra Pocket Pies (Mediterranean food)
518-744-9310, petrapocketpies@gmail.com
The Chocolate Spoon (Baked goods)
518-580-9577, mplace@nycap.rr.com
The Food Florist (Frozen prepared meals, pies)
518-545-0623, orders@thefoodflorist.com