The Mt. Kisco Farmers Market, now celebrating its third year, will open for the 2023 season on May 21 and run weekly thereafter on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 29 at the Mt. Kisco train station in the South Moger parking lot. Offering more than just food and produce, program director Nicole Sturomski explains, “We are different from other markets. We provide better nutrition and increased knowledge about how to prepare food and a direct farm-to-table experience for consumers to put farm- grown food on their own tables.”

Find fresh produce, crafts and community engagement; the market has become a community meeting place for farmers, artists and performers. In keeping with a mission to empower and educate the community, they provide food demonstrations and products as diverse as coffee, fresh produce, microgreens, farm-raised meat and cheese. Add to that breads, baked goods and prepared foods.

Many of the vendors are artists, entertainers, potters, authors and graphic designers. Others have jewelry, clothing, soap, hemp and locally pressed wine. Local and environmental nonprofit organizations reach their audiences by setting up educational booths. “Stay for the day to enjoy live music, kids’ activities, nature walks, story time and an ‘open mic stage’ where you can even sign up to perform,” adds Sturomski.

Attendance is free for the public. Location: 1 Kirby Plaza, Mt. Kisco, NY. Food vendor applications are currently being accepted. For more information, email [email protected] or visit mkfarmersmarket.com.