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Locally Grown on the Green
Written By: Deena Bouknight | Issue: 2020/08 – August | Photograph By: Marjorie Christiansen Photography
With sensible precautions in place, Locally Grown on the Green in Cashiers, a farm stand for local growers at the Cashiers Village Green Commons, resumes its status as a vital player on the community’s dynamic summer social calendar.
The market is “producer only,” meaning that the vendor must be the grower or producer of all the products they sell. Vendors must produce within a 125-mile radius of Cashiers. That means that the season for each fruit and vegetable is longer.
Shopping at the Locally Grown On the Green market provides a forum for learning how food is grown, who grew it, and why it tastes so good.
Shoppers can fill their own baskets or bags with naturally raised meat and dairy items, fresh eggs, jams, pickles, freshly baked bread, delicious granola, and more. Tables can be set with flowers fresh cut the same morning, or locally grown perennials are available for planting.
Locally Grown On the Green is open during the growing season from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. every Wednesday at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road next to the Cashiers Post Office.
During this time of physical distancing, the green market will follow best practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vendors. Customers should plan to bring face coverings and gloves to shop. Only one household member will be allowed into the market and the number of customers permitted to shop will be limited to provide ample space between shoppers who will follow a one-way traffic pattern. No dogs will be allowed this summer.
Market hours will be strictly observed; early shopping is not an option. Customers should stay home if they are experiencing illness of any kind. Vendors will also follow similar procedures in addition to sanitizing practices.
Special market events are planned throughout the summer with the lessening of Covid-19 restrictions.
For more information, visit the market website, CashiersGreenMarket.com, give it a “Like” on Facebook (CashiersGreen), or follow The Village Green on Instagram and Twitter @cashiersgreen to keep current with vendor information and market news.
And, to learn more about The Village Green and community events like the green market or to make a donation, call (828) 743-3434 or visit VillageGreenCashiersNC.com.
by Deena Bouknight
