夏日將屆，農夫市場也陸續開張。波士頓市府廣場的農夫市場已從週一(10日)起開張，迎來麻州新摘的第一批草莓。
麻州農業廳表示，來自盧倫堡(Lunenburg)、沛頗瑞(Pepperell)及米斗柏洛(Middleboro)的本季新鮮採摘草莓，將在波士頓市府廣場，以及杜威(Dewwy)廣場的農夫市場出售。
波士頓市府廣場的農夫市場，將於每週一至週三的早上11點至下午6點，在波市府中心旁的劍橋街上開張。位於南車站旁，蘿絲甘迺迪綠路上的杜威廣場農夫市場，則在每週二到週四的早上11點半至下午6點半開張。
這兩個農夫市場都有來自一打以上農場，新鮮採摘的農作物，新鮮海產，以及剛烘焙出來的麵包、糕點，來自牧場的肉品等。
– As the strawberry season begins, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) are reporting today that strawberries are emerging right on time.
“The purchasing of fresh strawberries at local markets offers many benefits to the public,” said DAR Commissioner Greg Watson. “Fresh, local strawberries are not only delicious and healthy, but purchasing them at community markets also offers many families the opportunity to enjoy a classic summertime activity.”
With approximately 130 local farms offering fresh strawberries, plenty of locations are available for the whole family to go outside, enjoy the warm weather and pick one of the best summer fruits in Massachusetts. Due to the cold spring rains and intense summer-like heat waves in the past few months, the timing of crops has varied slightly amongst farms. Some local farmers have determined their season to either be growing a little early or on time compared to their past strawberry patches. Many farmers will be kicking off their official strawberry season within the next two weeks.
“Through the past week, I’ve noticed the growth of my strawberry fields arriving right on time,” said local farmer Steve Verrill of Verrill Farm in Concord. “In late May, we had some below freezing temperatures. We had irrigated for four nights to spare my crops from the destructive and uncanny frost and then the recent hot temperatures stimulated fast growth. In less than a week, the ‘Pick-Your-Own’ season for strawberries will be ready.”
Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury predicted their strawberry crops to arrive earlier than usual. This three-generation farm plans to celebrate their strawberry season around the second week of June and will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, check Cider Hill Farm’s website at www.ciderhill.com.
Tougas Family Farm of Northborough has determined that their strawberry patches will be ready to pick starting in early June, unlike last year’s early growth. The farm opens as soon as the fruit ripens for the strawberry season. For more information, check Tougas Family Farm’s website at www.tougasfarm.com.
Local farmers’ markets, roadside farm stands or pick-your-own operations are a great place to find fresh strawberries. Massachusetts growers are welcoming visitors from across the state and beyond to experience their fresh, locally grown crops. The locations of strawberry farms and information on events and festivals can be found at www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/map.htm. This website is also a great way to find lists of agricultural destinations all over the Commonwealth.
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