Bloomington Farmers Market News

This chilly weather might suggest the end of summer, but you can enjoy its harvests all winter! Now is the perfect time of year to buy produce in bulk and stock your pantry with canned goods. Canned tomatoes, pickles, apple butter, strawberry jam, tomatillo salsa, and winter squash puree are just a few of our favorite ideas. Never tried canning before? The University of Minnesota Extension has a comprehensive resource for preserving food safely to help you get started. They even have information on freezing produce which is great for preserving those leafy greens!

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Shopping tips

1. Limit household shoppers to one or two members to keep lines short and help us accommodate more households.

2. No customers are allowed in before 8am to ensure accurate attendance counting. If you arrive before market hours, you will have to wait in a line. 

3. Peak hours are typically 8am to 9am and 10:30am to 11:30am. It is very likely you will encounter a line during those times.

4. The best time to shop if you do not want to wait in a line is 12pm to 1pm. Harvests are bountiful this season so you don't need to worry about produce selling out! 

5. Follow the one-way arrows and use the designated exit so staff can accurately count customers and keep the entrance line moving.

6. Shop efficiently to keep wait times low for others! Make a list before you go and plan your visit using the weekly vendor map.

7. Understand that peak hours and wait times can change week to week. Please stop by the Information Tent if you'd like recommendations on when to visit the market and avoid lines. 

8. Remember to keep 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and other customers.

Produce in season

Cauliflower, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Leeks, Kohlrabi, Kale, Radishes, Onions, Broccoli, Beets, Ground Cherries, Potatoes, Beans, Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Zucchini, Green Beans, Summer Squash, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Eggplant, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Bell Peppers, Hot Peppers, Apples, Gourds, Pumpkins, Winter Squash, Garlic

This list is subject to change based on weather and product availability.

Oxford's Wild Run Salmon returns Alaskan Salmon from their boat to your table! Matt and his crew have returned from their fishing season will have fresh caught Alaskan Salmon at the market this weekend. You'll find Wild Run Salmon in Stall 15 every other week for the remainder of the season.

Campaigning policy The farmers market is a great community gathering space! While it may seem like the perfect place to engage active citizens, our Vendor/Exhibitor Requirements state that the Bloomington Farmers Market is not to be used as a venue for political exhibit booths or the handout of leaflets or brochures by political organizations.

Refresh your memory We are committed to providing a safe environment for our vendors, staff, and community. We have implemented changes to our market set up and operations in response to the current public health crisis, and we are additionally asking customers to help us meet our safety goals by following these guidelines during their visit.

Share your photos Help us spread the word! When you post pictures of your market purchases on social media, you're helping promote the goods and services the market provides to your community. We also love a great market selfie! @blm.mn.market, #blmmnmarket, or use Bloomington MN Farmers Market as your location.

Pre-order and save time Many of our vendors are accepting online orders for pickup or delivery so you can reduce your time spent in the market. Go to our online Vendor Directory and click on a vendor's name to be directed to their website and place orders directly with them. If a vendor does not have a website but is accepting pre-orders, you will see their contact information.

Connect with Master Gardeners Need some fall gardening advice? The Master Gardeners may not be at the market, but they're still happy to help!  Ask a Master Gardener line: 612-301-7590 Live Q&A (Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm): Zoom meeting link

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