The USDA Farmers Market Newsletter

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The USDA Farmers Market Newsletter

July 8, 2022
Peaches

A photo of peaches on a branch

FRIDAYS

9AM to 2PM

May 6 - October 28

Independence Ave and 12th St SW 

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USDA Features the National Peach Council

Reach for a Peach this Summer: It's Peach Season!

The USDA Farmers Market is excited to welcome the National Peach Council back to the market, and specifically the VegU tent.  We love partnering with the Council to introduce to some, and reintroduce to others, the very juicy, sweet flavored fruit. Peach season begins in June and lasts until the end of August, and they say that August is when peaches are at their peak. 

The National Peach Council is a voluntary organization comprised of growers, packers, shippers, processors, and others affiliations with the U.S. peach industry. The council was formed in 1958 to unite the industry and provide a voice at the national level for issues they faced. 

It is very important that USDA partners with the industry to bring local food and nutrition education to the community. Therefore, be sure to stop by the VegU tent on Friday for a 10-minute class between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn to cook grow, pick, prepare, and store peaches; as well as their nutritional benefits

WHEN

Friday, July 8, 2022. 10:00am - 2:00pm.  Open to the public.

LOCATION 

The corner of Jefferson St and 12th St NW, Washington DC, 20250, outside of the USDA Whitten Building and alongside the USDA Farmers Market on the grounds of the USDA People’s Garden.

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What's Happening this Week

Fitness Fridays

TMercurio

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Featured: Tango Mercurio

Founded by Sharna Fabiano in 2008, Tango Mercurio works to present the creative tango tradition as a way for individuals to find balance in their lives and discover the unique contributions they have to make in the world through creative expression in social dance.

Classes will run every 15 minutes between 11AM and 1PM. Bring comfortable clothing and an open heart and mind.

Click below for more information on Tango Mercurio.

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Fresh This Week

Sammy Soil

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Meet Sammy Soil

Teaching people about soil conservation is one of our top goals at the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and fortunately, we have a special helper.

Sammy Soil has managed to capture the public’s attention for more than 50 years. The little dirt clod was birthed through rock particles, water, air, leaves and the artistic mind of long-time employee Ernest “Howard” Whitaker.

We are excited that Sammy Soil will be joining this week's Farmers Market. To learn more about Sammy Soil click below.

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Musical Guest

Alice

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Alice Park

The USDA Farmers Market is honored to have local musicians of all genres perform at the market. 

This week will feature Alice Park, a classically trained pianist that began playing at the age of 5. She performs professionally for weddings, festivals, galas, and local wineries & breweries. Alice's most notable gigs include performances for Washington Wizards games, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the National Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center.
 

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Kids Corner

Produce Pals

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Kid's Tent Launches Friday

On Friday, the USDA Farmers Market will officially launch Produce Pals — a new tent that will offer crafts and fun activities to teach kids about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

The Produce Pals tent will offer crafts and fun activities. Kids will also get to meet market vendors, enjoy pretend play in a kid size farmers market stand, learn about growing produce, and take home produce themed goodie bags. 

 

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Upcoming

Upcoming Events

July 16–24 - Latino Conservation Week

Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

July 15 - Dairy Program

The Dairy Program will be celebrating National Dairy Month at the Fresh This Week tent. They will be sharing program information, with a few giveaways and small milk bottles to marketgoers.

July 17 - National Ice Cream Day

We celebrate National Ice Cream Day every third Sunday in July, meaning July 17 this year!

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