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News RoomNews ReleaseAugust 7, 2002 MEDIA CONTACTS:
Governor Swift Proclaims August 18-24Massachusetts Farmers' Market WeekMarkets Plan CelebrationsGovernor Jane Swift has proclaimed August 18 - 24, 2002 Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week. Farmers' markets across the state are taking part in the celebration by hosting special events. Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week will officially kick-off on Monday, August 19 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Boston's City Hall Plaza Farmers' Market with speakers, tomato tastings, nutrition information and cooking demonstrations. The 17th Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest returns to City Hall Plaza this year with judging starting at 10:30 am. Farmers' markets are festive outdoor markets where shoppers find an array of freshly harvested fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as a variety of other local farm products such as maple, honey, eggs, turkey products, baked goods and jams and jellies, all sold directly by the farmer. Other Farmers' Market Week Celebrations across the state include a variety of special features such as tastings, farm animals, music and more. The celebration is coordinated by the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture and the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers' Markets. In the proclamation Governor Swift cites the markets' contributions to heighten public awareness of the agricultural diversity of Massachusetts and the benefits of buying local and preserving open space. A list of this year's Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week celebrations is available on the web at www.mass.gov/massgrown or by calling toll-free 1-877-MASSGROWN (1-877-627-7476). Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week Activities - 2002Boston City Hall Plaza Farmers' Market - Monday, August 29, Farmers' Market Week Kick-off. Market Hours, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. 10:30 am - 17th Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest. Farmers' from Massachusetts compete for top honors. 12:30pm - Reading of Massachusetts Farmers' Market Week Proclamation and announcement of tomato contest winners. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sampling of tomatoes, Cooking demonstration, nutrition information by University of Massachusetts Extension and Massachusetts WIC Program; Information on local farmers' markets, roadside stands, and Pick-Your-Own farms from the MA Dept. of Food and Agriculture. Brookline Farmers' Market - Coolidge Corner, Center Street West Parking lot, Thursday, August 22, Market hours, 1:30 pm to dusk; Cooking demonstration by the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Education Program. Chicopee Farmers' Market - Lucy Wisniowski Park, Tuesday, August 20, Market hours, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cooking demonstration by the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Program; Zoo on the Go by the Forest Park Zoo from 11:00 am to Noon; VOC Program Information; RSVP reading in the park for Summer Lunch. Copley Square Farmers' Market - Copley Square, Boston, along St. James Ave, Tuesday, August 20, Market hours, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cooking demonstration by the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Education Program. Fields Corner Farmers' Market - Park Street, Capitol Supermarket Parking Lot, Saturday, August 24, Market hours, 9:00 am to Noon. Cooking demonstration by the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Education Program. Greenfield Farmers' Market - Court Square, on the Town Common, Saturday, August 24, Market hours 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Cooking demonstration by Chefs Rick LaBonte and Michael Angelo Wescott of Sienna in South Deerfield; free market basket giveaway; music from 10:00 am to Noon. Holden Grange Farmers' Market - Behind Town Hall, Main Street, Thursday, August 22, Market Hours 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Free raffle: Sign up to win a box full of goodies from each vendor. Drawing will be at 2:30 pm. Newton Farmers' Market - Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street, Tuesday, August 20, Market hours: 1:30 to 6:00 pm, Free drawing for fresh vegetable, fruit and flower baskets donated by the farmers; free chair massage for adults by massage therapist Morgan Sutherland; Arts and crafts area for children where they can build their favorite farm animal out of wood ($2); A visit from the baby goat, Ballerina, from Crystal Brook Farm in Sterling; Free chocolate chip cookies (the official state cookie) to customers while they last Sturbridge Farmers' Market - Basketville Parking lot on Route 20, Thursday, August 22, Market hours 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, Peach and Corn Festival. Service by LaPetite France. Waltham Farmers' Market - Sovereign Bank Parking Lot, Main and Moody Streets, Saturday, August 24, Market hours, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Free Concert: Big Band sounds of Steve Taddeo and The Swing Senders from 11:00 am to Noon. Sponsored by the Waltham Community Foundation. Worcester Farmers' Market/Chandler Street - Foley Stadium on Chandler Street, Monday, August 19, Market hours 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, Peach and Corn Festival. Service by Struck Catering.
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