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Science Farmers' Market Now Open
6-15-09
Queens, N.Y. — For the third year in a row, the New York Hall of Science is providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to enjoy locally grown produce while learning the science behind the food they eat. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase at the Science Farmers Market beginning June 14 and will continue every Sunday through November. The Science Farmers Market will be open 10 am - 4 pm.
The Science Farmers Market’s edible approach, allows families to learn fun facts about fruits and vegetables, as well as the benefits of eating enough vegetables. Through handouts and live science demonstrations, visitors will learn how fruit trees are grafted, the origin of hot and sweet peppers, the secrets of potatoes, and much more. Demonstrations also include tutorials on the vital role of earthworms in our ecosystem, handouts on balanced caloric intake, as well as how peanuts serve as an incredible source of energy. Visitors may continue their science experience by exploring the Hall’s more than 400 exhibits while storing their purchased produce in the Hall’s “Veggie Check.”
Located in front of the Hall’s entrance, the Science Farmers Market will be featuring produce from three different regional farmers located in Carlisle, N.Y.; Riverhead, N.Y.; and Goshen, N.Y. This year, visitors can look forward to a wide variety of herbs and tasty produce including summer squash, zucchini, peppers, melons, herbs, greens, cucumbers, apples, pears and broccoli. As autumn approaches, farmers will bring their seasonal vegetables to provide the perfect produce for the upcoming fall festivities including winter squash, chards, carrots, and gourds and pumpkins.
By shopping at the Science Farmers Market, visitors are not only supporting local farmers, but are also helping to preserve to reduce the miles food travels, thereby reducing the use of fossil fuels, which have been linked to global warming.
The Science Farmers Market is produced by Community Markets, which helps support local agriculture, strengthen local communities, and make fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access.
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