Farmers Market at Ix, Feb. 22, 2025

Hello Market Community,

We’re coming to the end of February. The weather has been tough on the market this season. Climate change and the current economic and political situation brings to mind the need to secure our market for a sustainable local food supply chain. More to come on that topic in our Community Newsletter (you can sign up for the newsletter on this website).

The last market in February starts with a very cold morning, but the sun rises earlier now, and will begin warming us up by the 9:00 a.m. opening. Vendors are gradually returning. This week, several of our vendors from Richmond, Khushbu Indian Food, Oro with fresh pasta, and Ryba’s Pierogi are attending. Big Soup, also from Richmond, makes a weekly appearance. DL Shipp comes down from the western VA mountains, this week, and Henley’s has signed up for their first market of the year. Cheese and pickles are offered, and we’re introducing new vendor, Wayfinder Holistics. Artisans are setting up with cutting Boards (Patient Sawyer), beadwork, tie dye, soap, candles, herbal supplies, textile prints, and jewelry. Last but not least, coffee, tea, baked goods and hot breakfast makes the market go.

In this strange atmosphere of shutdowns, bird flu, and climate change, we are so appreciative of your support of local food and businesses, and the community we have built together. This may very well be our lifeline as we go forward, as we may have to depend more strongly on our own resources.

The complete line up is connected to the link below:

Feb 22 market map

See you at the market!