We enjoy an afternoon of glorious weather and conversation with Bernie Prince of Freshfarm Markets in Washington, DC.  We celebrate the wild abundance of the market, and hear tales of the people and the fresh, local foods that make market day so exciting.

• The winter market - a surprising bounty
• Freshfarm evolution - from one market to eleven
• Wild Abundance indeed! - the variety and bounty of the market
• Through the sieve - Freshfarm producer vetting
• Farming trends - young farmers, integrated pest management
• You never know who will show up at market!
• Favorite foods and market finds
• Getting kids to eat kale - education and charitable programs
• Expansion plans
• Fresh is best - affordable food for everyone
• Restaurants and chefs at market

The mission of FRESHFARM Markets is to connect city dwellers with farmers and their locally grown food, educate the public about food and farming issues, provide vital economic opportunities for farmers, and celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed region’s agricultural heritage and bounty. FRESHFARM Markets started with one farmers market in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in 1997 and currently operates 11 producer-only farmers markets in DC, MD and VA. Programs of FRESHFARM Markets include: Chef at Market, Market Gleaning, FoodPrints local foods and gardening program, and Double Dollars for low-income families to purchase fresh foods at markets. Bernadine Prince is co-founder and co-director of FRESHFARM Markets.  FRESHFARM Markets is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. More information at www.freshfarmmarkets.org.