CityView Magazine

14 | October 2018 F armers markets are nothing new to North Carolina, as there have been farmers selling their goods directly to consumers for as long as there have been farms. But in urban areas like Fayetteville, these markets are experiencing a resurgence and are putting big chain grocery stores on notice. For the uninitiated, a farmers market is a location where one can buy fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and baked goods directly from local farmers. Benefits can include better prices, and knowing one's money is going directly into their own community. e downside, however, is that oen these markets aren't open year-round. Also, as they don't have much in the way of an advertising budget, it can be hard to know their operating hours or where they can be found. (When in doubt, ask a hipster.) To help combat that problem, we are highlighting a few of the farmers markets in our area. City Market at the Transportation and Local History Museum Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown Fayetteville has been home to the City Market for about eight years, and according to coordinator Heidi Bleazey, its growth has shown no sign of slowing down. "We have a lot of cra vendors, great produce, lots of jewelry, handmade cras and occasionally some food trucks," Bleazey said. "Some of our vendors have been here all eight years." e market is held on the grounds of the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, at 325 Franklin Street, and is at its most active between the months of April and January (though some vendors operate year-round). "It is something to promote downtown, to have something going on down here. We have agriculture items in the museum, so to me, it was a natural fit," said Bruce Farmers Market Round Up BY JAMES JOHNSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW WONDERLY F E A T U R E

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