Today's Kent State Farmers’ Market, taking place in the DI Hub from 4-7 p.m. will be the final on-campus farmers’ market of the 2022 season
The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center partnered with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market to bring this farmers’ market to campus. Other campus partners include the Office of Sustainability, the Kent CARES Center, Kent State Culinary Services/ Hospitality Management / Chefology and the Student Dietetic Association.
In the warmer months, the market sets up on the Student Green near Risman Plaza.
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The Kent State Farmers’ Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community. The market’s offerings typically include crafts (photography, prints, glass, fiber) and educational workshops related to food as well as performances (music, dance, theater).
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The Student Recreation and Wellness Center created The Kent State Farmers' Market to bring the university community nutritious local foods, products, farms and agriculture on campus as part of the mission of their Kent State of Well-being initiative as part of the university’s Strategic Roadmap.
Vendors for today's market include:
Vendor List (as of 11/28/22)
Bee Gluten Free Baked Goods
Bigfoot Mushrooms
Busy B Patisserie
Haff's Hot Sauce
Kline Honey
Kres Kitchen
Mamalagels Bagels
Michael's Confections
Pete's Organic Tea
Pineappleloop
Seasoned Foodie
Shady Grove
Smyrna Mediterranean Morsels
Unabandoned Herbals
Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.
Dates and locations for the 2023 Kent State Farmers’ Market are:
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. in the DI Hub
Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. in the DI Hub
Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. on the Student Green
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. on the Student Green
WRITTEN BY:PHIL B SOENCKSEN