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Much more than fruit and veggies at farmers’ market

| 02 Aug 2016 | 01:46
    A selection of produce was available at the farmersþÄô market.
    A selection of produce was available at the farmersþÄô market.
    At center, jewelry designer Cathy Gardner of Branchville brought along a wide selection of her handiwork. She started creating her jewelry after retiring as a teacher in Frankford for some 35 years.
    At center, jewelry designer Cathy Gardner of Branchville brought along a wide selection of her handiwork. She started creating her jewelry after retiring as a teacher in Frankford for some 35 years.
    Well-known Sussex County artist Carol Decker stands besides her work entitled "Buck and Babe." The artwork is being raffled to help with improvements being made to the Richards Building at the fairgrounds. To purchase a ticket call 973-948-5500, extension 221. Raffle tickets will also be available during the fair at the administration building.
    Well-known Sussex County artist Carol Decker stands besides her work entitled "Buck and Babe." The artwork is being raffled to help with improvements being made to the Richards Building at the fairgrounds. To purchase a ticket call 973-948-5500, extension 221. Raffle tickets will also be available during the fair at the administration building.
    Visitors peruse a selection of photographs taken by Sarah Bachmann of Milford, Pa.
    Visitors peruse a selection of photographs taken by Sarah Bachmann of Milford, Pa.
    The Rockaway Dulcimer Ensemble is shown performing at the Sussex County FramersþÄô Market. Each weekend there is much more than just fruit and vegetables to enjoy at the market.
    The Rockaway Dulcimer Ensemble is shown performing at the Sussex County FramersþÄô Market. Each weekend there is much more than just fruit and vegetables to enjoy at the market.

AUGUSTA — On Saturday, the Sussex County Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds was busy with not just fruit and vegetables, but live music, fine art, cheeses, jewelry and much more.
Held in the Glen Vetrano Agriculture Building, the market is open through the summer and fall until November 19. The normal hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., expect during the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show when hours are extended and the vendors are moved into the greenhouse area within the fairgrounds.
The market is also a participant in the New Jersey Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. At this point, it is still somewhat early for many fruit and vegetable crops, but in the weeks ahead the market’s offerings will greatly increase in variety and quantity.
For additional information call 973-948-9950 or inquire via email to frances@georgeswinegallery.com. Those who are interested can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SussexCountyFarmersMarket.
— Photos by Chris Wyman