Anselma Farmers and Artisans Market, Wednesday, October 13th

By Sarah

Anselma Farmers and Artisans Market

Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00 - 6:00pm
Located at The Mill at Anselma

Route 401 (Conestoga Road)

1/2 mile west of of Route 113 in Chester Springs

Market at the Mill features weekly children's activities on the green, with a focus on sustainable agriculture education and the active promotion of school gardens, farm-to-school, and whole food nutrition. We believe that education and hands-on experiences are the only way to preserve Chester County's local farms, farmlands, and farming as a way of life.

The Market at the Mill is a producers-only market! Our vendors include:

◦Four produce vendors featuring organic, biodynamic, hydroponic, and conventional produce

◦Local Honey and Beeswax Candles

◦Seasonal Fruits and local cider in season

◦Local Winery

◦Local Mushrooms from the Mushroom Capital of the World right here in Chester County

◦Two bakery cafes offering breads, pies, cookies, granola, croissants, coffee cakes, and more..

◦Local Cheeses made from the milk of pastured animals

◦Two meat vendors offering pastured beef, pork, chicken and eggs

◦Goats Milk soap maker - natural and healthy soaps for your skin

◦Soy Candle Maker

◦Homemade Dog Biscuits - treats and toys for your canine friends

◦Locally Blended Herbal Teas - whole teas in bulk and to refresh

◦Artists and artisans with gemstone and unique design jewelry and recycled art items; hand crafted Windsor chairs

◦Chester County Food Bank Gleaning Program - every week home gardeners can donate your first quality extras to those in need in Chester County

◦In addition, come visit and take a tour of the historic mill!! Volunteers are on site to show you the water wheel, the grindstones, and the grain... producing flour and cornmeal that you can bring home to your kitchen to bake.

Filed Under: Going Green · Tagged With: Eat Local Philly, Farm, Farm fresh, Farmer's Market

Originally published by Sarah Freymoyer and the Philly Burb Moms team on October 13, 2010.