Local Green Farmer’s Markets In South Florida

Well we’re back and of course to help your make life a little easier. Most of the people we meet, if not all, ask us where we do most of our shopping? Today we are here to give you some local green/farmer’s markets that are located in theSouth Florida area where you might just find us, if your lucky, doing some shopping. And please don’t hesitate to stop us and say hello.

When you buy food locally you reduce energy consumption. Local food doesn’t have to travel far! Not only do we help reduce pollutants, but you get a higher quality of food!  Green markets are one of our favorite places we love to do our shopping. We get to meet new and familiar faces almost every weekend. Most of the vendors are always asking us to bring them either some of our Famous Mango Mousse Parfaits or the crowd pleasing favorite, Cilantro Chili Anisette sauce!! These seasonal Saturday and Sunday markets bring to the area some of the fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, and tasty treats that have delighted shoppers throughout South Florida. Oh by the way did we forget to mention that at most of these green markets you will find vendors selling loads of organic fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty local foods? Of course not we just told you!

There are many benefits to buying local. Here are just a few examples of the why shopping for local farm products is beneficial to you and your community.

Produce is Fresher

Local produce is picked at the height of ripeness and was probably picked within the past day or two.

Supports Local Farmers

With each local food purchase more of your money spent on food goes directly to the farmer. Local farmers spend their money with local merchants and the money stays in your community.

Protects the Environment

Local food doesn’t have to travel far. Food, on average, travels 1500-2500 miles from farm to table. Buying local helps to lower energy consumption by reducing transportation and storage, both of which are very energy-intensive and pollute our air and water.

We know it’s tough to go shopping after a long day of work. That’s why your favorite 3 foodies, us of course, are always here to look out for your best interest and make life a little easy. These farmers markets are open on weekends! Saturdays and Sundays are always busy days there, and since there is always something new, you’re always going to find something you can’t just pick up at the grocery store. So stop by and come visit one of these local green markets at the bottom.

Palm Beach County

Abacoa Town Center Market

Market Location:
Town Center Drive, between Roger Deans Stadium and FAU campus
Jupiter, Florida
Palm Beach County

Open mid-October to mid-May
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Ms. T. A. Wyner
8800 Okeechobee Road, No. 36
Fort Pierce, Florida 34945
Email:tawner@aceweb.com

Boca Raton Green Market

Market Location:
Royal Palm Place south parking lot at the intersection of Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida
Palm Beach County

November through April
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Emily Lilly
150 Crawford Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Telephone: (561) 239-1536
Fax: (561) 367-7079
Email: elilly@ci.boca-raton.fl.us

Delray Green Market in the Park

Market Location:
In The Street On S.E. Fourth Avenue,
One-half Block South of Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County

Open-air / seasonal
End of October through May
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Lori Nolan
20 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Telephone: (561) 276-7511
Fax: (561) 276-8558
Email: greenmarket@delraycra.org

Ocean Avenue Green Market

Market Location:
801 North Congress Avenue, at Boynton Beach Mall
Boynton Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County

Open late-October to mid-March
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Ms. Sherry Johnson
400 East Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
Telephone: (561) 386-4261
Fax: (561) 386-4261

Ocean Avenue Green Market – West

Market Location:
129 East Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County

Open October through May
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Ms. Sherry Johnson
400 East Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
Telephone: (561) 386-4261
Fax: (561) 386-4261
Email: sherryccc@aol.com

Oceanside Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
Lake Worth Beach
Corner of A1A and Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, Florida
Palm Beach County

Seasonal
Mid-October through Mid-May
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Peter Robinson
506 North Palmway
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Phone: (561) 283-5856
Email: oceansidemarket@aol.com

Taste of the Gardens Green Market

Market Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Park
4301 Burns Road
Palm Beach County

Mid-October through Mid-April
Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Christy Solneurtz, Market Manager
4404 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4628
Telephone: (561) 630-1107
Fax: (561) 630-1144
Email: cwolnewitz@pbgfl.com

Village Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
11001 Southern Blvd.
Southern palm Crossing
Royal Palm, Florida 33411
Palm Beach County

November through May
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Peter Robinson, Market Manager
506 North Palmway
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Telephone: (561) 547-3100

West Palm Beach Green Market

Market Location:
Corner 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue
West of Intercoastal
Palm Beach County

Mid-October to Mid-April
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Dawn Fennessy
P.O. Box 3366
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Telephone: (561) 822-1515
Fax: (561) 822-1525
Email: dfennessy@wpb.org

Broward County

Las Olas Outdoor Gourmet Market

Market Location:
1201 E. Las Olas Boulevard at S.E. 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County

Year-round
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: claire@themarketcompany.org

Marando Farms

Market Location:
1401 S.W. First Avenue, downtown
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County

Open October through July
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Chelsea L. Marando
1401 S.W. First Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
Telephone: (954) 294-2331
Fax: (954) 713-6441
Email: chelsea@marandofarms.com

Parkland Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
Equestrian Center
8350 Ranch Rd.
Parkland, Florida
Broward County

November through April
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Colleen O’Dea
10561 Trails End
Parkland, Florida 33076
Telephone: (954) 757-4120
Fax: (954) 341-5161
Email: codea@cityofparkland.org

Pompano Beach Green Market

Market Location:
100 N.E. First Street, across from City Hall
Pompano Beach, Florida
Broward County

Open-air / year-round
October through May
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Dan Hobby
P.O. Box 154
Pompano Beach, FL 33061
Telehone: (954) 782-3015
Email: greenmarket@pompanohistory.com

Miami-Dade County

Aventura Mall Market

Market Location:
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, Florida
Miami-Dade County

Mid-February through October
Two weekends a month
Please call for dates

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: claire@themarketcompany.org

Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
3300 Grand Avenue and Margaret Street
Coconut Grove, Florida
Dade County

Year-round
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Stan Glaser
19100 S.W. 137th Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
Telephone: (305) 238-7747
Fax: (305) 238-1227
Email: raw@glaserorganicfarms.com

Collins Park Sunday Market

Market Location:
In front of the Library
Collins Avenue at 22nd Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Miami-Dade County

Open year round
Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Coral Gables Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
405 Biltmore Way (in front of City Hall)
Coral Gables, Florida
Dade County

Mid-January through March
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Cindy Dorrel
P.O. Box 141549
Coral Gables, Florida 33114
Telephone: (305) 460-5312
Fax: (305) 445-9623
Email: market@coralgables.com

Jackson Memorial Foundation Green Market

Market Location:
Alamo Park
1611 N.E. 12th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
Miami-Dade County

Open year round
Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: Claire@themarketcompany.org

Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market

Market Location:
Lincoln Road, between Washington and Meridian
400 – 700 Blocks of Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami-Dade County

Open year-round
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: claire@themarketcompany.org

Normandy Village Market Place

Market Location:
900 71st Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami-Dade County

Open year-round
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax (305) 576-9792
Email: claire@themarketcompany.org

Mayfair Green Market

Market Location:
Mayfair Atrium
2911 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Miami-Dade County

Open year round
Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: Claire@themarketcompany.org

Pinecrest Gardens Green Market

Market Location:
5855 S.W. 111th Street
Pinecrest, Florida 33133
Miami-Dade County

Open December through April
Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin, Market Manager
238 East San Marino Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: Claire@themarketcompany.org

Upper East Side Green Market

Market Location:
5556 NE 4th Courth
Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade County

Open mid-October through mid-May
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Claire Tomlin
238 San Marino
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-0038
Fax: (305) 576-9792
Email: claire@themarketcompany.com

Be Organic does a Takeover at Miami Children’s Hospital

THE TAKE OVER SEASON HAS BEGAN!!

Miami Children Hospital did not know what was in store for them. The Four Foodies came to there play room, Andre Walker, Chad Cherry, Roosevelt Desir and Yours truly Kirk Nelson.

We arrived at our very first Take Over, for me I was nervous and my stomach was doing that weird dance (we all get when your about to do something for the first time).  These are kids I thought to myself they are about 3 feet tall and pack a mean punch. But hey, this is a Take Over in the making, so I swallow my nerves, let get this take over on the road. Plus we have nothing to lose more than putting a smile or two on these beautiful kids face.

The Kids at Miami Children Hospital, at first was very skeptical but you know what, we grab there attention with our “Famous Mango Mousse” and fruit salad. They got the chance of preparing there own food something alot of these kids never had the opportunity of doing. The kids went from being skeptical to our biggest fan!  We became their biggest fans also! The word spread like wild fire that Be Organic was in the building, and before we know it we had a television crew and a writer from parental magazine interviewing us.

I have to show love to the staff at the Miami Children Hospital  for taking care of these beautiful kids and not treating them like they are number and more like human beings because of there illness.  These kids are so brave for going through what they are going through and not feeling sorry for themselves. I know when I am sick I do not want to be around people or smile, but these kids are up and about with our help they had a huge smile on there face that wasn’t there when we first arrive.

I fell in love with the kids at Miami Children Hospital, I love the fact they are brave and in the midst of their trial they are fighting for hope that tomorrow isn’t there last day. But they live and love for today, I think we all can learn something from these brave young spirited children that life isn’t that serious, we have to learn to cherish everyday that we have and learn to let go of the stuff that we can’t control.