Union Square Greenmarket

17th St & Broadway
New York
NY

Union Square Greenmarket

Farmers/Local MarketBicycle SiteEco-Agriculture/PermacultureOrganic/Local FoodGreen Maps AvailableComposting Site

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Union Square, New York City
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**Year-Round Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays/Saturdays**
8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.

Accepts WIC and FMNP checks accepted at farmer stands
EBT/Food Stamps accepted at the market info tent

Accepts Food SCrap Composting and a Rechargeable Battery and Mobile Phone drop off center.
Accepts Textile Recycling Wednesday and Fridays

The world-famous Union Square Greenmarket began with just a few farmers in 1976, has grown exponentially over the past 35 years: in peak season, 140 regional farmers, fishermen, and bakers descend upon Union Square to sell their products to a devout legion of city dwellers who support local agriculture with their food dollars.

As Greenmarket's flagship market, the seasonal bounty is unparalleled, with hundreds of varieties to choose from during any given season. From just-picked fresh fruits and vegetables, to heritage meats and award-winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, jams, pickles, a profusion of cut flowers and plants, wine, ciders, maple syrup and much more.

Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on a market day is electric: 60,000 market shoppers shop and chat with farmers; students of all ages tour the market and learn about seasonality; visitors watch and taste cooking demonstrations by some of New York's hottest local chefs.

Union Square Park is also a free speech mecca and starting point for Critical Mass rides.

Shop local at the Greenmarket to keep NYC and its bioregion green. By shopping here, you will also be eating seasonally and reducing the impacts of transporting produce to your table. You will be supporting small family farmers as you experience the season's change and enjoy the scent of herbs and locally-grown flowers, too!

Greenmarkets provide farmers in the region with a chance to sell their produce directly to you, so it's fresher and more vitamin-rich. Every item has a clearly marked price (and there are end-of-the-day bargains, too). Produce that is organically grown or bio-dynamically raised is noted. Each Greenmarket is a great place to meet the people who grow your food – they are wonderful community gathering points, too.

Check the manager's table for information. Some locations accept drop offs of recyclable textiles or food scraps for composting. Others have cooking demonstrations, tastings, and other events. A few even sell produce grown inside NYC in a city farm, a new trend with many eco-benefits for the community!

To view a complete list of NYC Greenmarkets and their schedules, please visit the NYC Council on the Environment's webpage at: www.cenyc.org

212-788-7900

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Sep 2009 "Because of this site I was able to buy produce from family farms in my my area as opposed to produce shipped in from other countries. By buying local honey here, I helped protect myself against local allergies."
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