Norwich Farmers’ Market is a local farmers market located in Vermont State in Northern New England.
This farmers market has a lot to offer both to venders and buyers.
The experience at Norwich Farmers Market brings you a nice satisfaction from within your reach.
I bet after reading through this article, you will be surprised at how much this market holds for you.
In this article as you can see, there are 7 interesting characteristics of the Norwich farmers market.
These characteristics make Norwich local farmers’ market to stand out from the rest of the local farmers’ markets in Vermont.
Without much ado, let’s look at these characteristics.
Characteristic #1: Oldest as well as the largest farmers markets in northern New England.
Norwich market was founded in 1977 hence one of the oldest and largest local farmers’ markets in northern New England.
It all started as a collection of local growers and craftspeople interested in selling their products directly to consumers.
Characteristic #2: Homegrown and Homemade products.
For over 40 years the Norwich Farmers Market has offered the very finest products in the Upper Valley. These products are both homegrown and homemade.
The vendors at Norwich market sell items that are grown, raised, created, or prepared by their Upper Valley-based business only.
Every Saturday from May through October, and twice a month November through April vendors at the market offer a rich cornucopia of fresh farm produce, deliciously baked goods as well as exquisite handcrafted items.
Be sure to get anything you select for breakfast, lunch or take-home dinners at the market plus to stock your pantries, like jams, pickles, and sauces.
Moreover, the craftspeople at the market have a surprisingly rich assortment of pottery, jewelry, wooden bowls as well as dried flowers and greeting cards.
Additionally, herbal scents, lotions, handmade soap, hand-knit, and woven accessories are also available at the market.
All at affordable prices.
Characteristic #3: Outdoor and Indoor setting
The market offers both an indoor and outdoor market setting hence you are able to sell or buy products at any time of the year.
The outdoor setting is on Route 5 South, about a half-mile from Exit 13 off 1-91 in the summer.
Furthermore, enjoy the winter shopping experience indoors at Tracy Hall in the village of Norwich.
Characteristic #4: A non – profit Enterprise
Norwich farmers market is operated by a nonprofit Vermont corporation, Norwich Farmers Market Inc.
The corporation was established for the purpose of providing a sales outlet for local farmers, craftspeople, bakers and producers of prepared foods.
A volunteer board of six directors elected each spring at the annual meeting runs the corporation.
Characteristic #5: Vendor guidelines and by-laws
There are by-laws, rules, product guidelines, regulations and liability insurance information for vendors at the market.
Thus every vendor at this local market has the responsibility of familiarizing themselves with the rules of the market and State Regulations.
Characteristic #6: SNAP & Farm to Family
First and foremost, the Norwich Farmers’ Market runs a wireless EBT card station that allows SNAP recipients to use their benefits through a $1 token system.
Swipe your EBT card at Hogwash Farm stand at the market to receive tokens and crop cash coupons.
Find out more about SNAP eligibility at 3 Squares VT.
Secondly, the market also has a Farm to Family benefits program.
The program is run by the State of Vermont and it encourages the purchase of fruits and vegetables.
Visit Vermont DCF Farm to Family to apply for coupons.
Characteristic #7: Market Money
At the Norwich market, you can use your debit/credit card whenever you want to.
Conclusion
Well, call it interesting or unique, the Norwich farmers market has without a doubt proven to be one of the most interesting local farmers’ markets in Vermont and around the USA.
