Local farmers markets growing

By Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola
Staff writer

GALLUP — For those who enjoy purchasing fresh garden produce from local growers, the Ramah’s Farmers’ Market is back in full-swing, Gallup’s smaller market is just getting off the ground, and Shiprock’s market is scheduled to begin next month.

Although the Four Corners region isn’t the easiest place to garden, a number of local residents do sell fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, eggs, and baked goods at the markets during the mid-summer to early fall.

WIC recipients who are enrolled in the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program can use their coupons at participating farmers’ markets. Senior citizens who are enrolled in a similar program are now also invited to use their coupons at the Gallup and Ramah markets to purchase fresh vegetables, greens, and fruit.

The Gallup Farmers’ Market is starting off smaller this year because of damaging late frosts and fewer local growers, said local coordinator Carole Palmer. Area residents who have their own gardens are welcome to sign-up to sell on a regular, occasional, or even one-time basis at the following markets:

Gallup Farmers’ Market
Located in the Downtown Walkway, between the 200 W. blocks of Coal and Aztec
Saturdays, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Through Sept. 27
Contact: Carole at (928) 729-2291

Ramah Farmers’ Market
Located on west end of Ramah, next to Enchanted Swiss Bakery
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Through Oct. 4
Contact: Jackie or Denis at (505) 783-4440

Shiprock Farmers’ Market
Located near the Shiprock Bridge
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug. 2 through Sept. 27
Contact: Yvonne at (505) 947-7921

Information: www.farmersmarketsnm.org