May Day in the Market

100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Danielle Crabb, Director

Phone: 240-313-2384

Email: dcrabb@washco-md.net

MAY DAY IN THE MARKET

Come join the activities at Hagerstown City Farmers Market

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 2, 2018) – In collaboration with Valley Co-op and the City of Hagerstown , the Washington County Agricultural Department of Business Development is excited to announce a ‘ May Day at the Market’ on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Valley Co-op of Washington County, located at 25 West Church Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, in the back of the Hagerstown City Farmers Market.

The goal of the Co-op is to bring farmers into the community so customers can learn about where their food comes from. This event is a great way to learn about local food and participate in several family-friendly activities that include:

Farm petting zoo
Seed planting and creative crafts
Exotic and wild sandwiches
Farm fresh food samples

Farmers attending this event include:

This is also a great opportunity to learn more about what it takes to become a Valley Co-op member. All food purchased comes directly from those who grow it, bake it and raise it. To learn more about buying local healthy foods, please stop by the Valley Co-op, call 240-329-2395, or visit www.valleycoop.org . The Co-op is open to its members on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evenings and open to the public on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Hagerstown City Farmers Market.

For additional information contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Crabb at 240-313-2384 or Washington County Agricultural Business Development Specialist, Leslie Hart at 240-313-2284.

For additional information contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Crabb

at 240-313-2384.

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