The WakeMed’s annual Farmers Market returns to the Raleigh Campus bringing with it a wide selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, cooking demonstrations, health education, crafts, and more. More importantly, the Farmer’s Market operates under a ‘for the community, by the community’ mentality, serving as a way to bring together members of the local community while encouraging […]
In North Carolina, 1 out of every 5 children is at risk of hunger. Hungry children face immense challenges at school: it is hard to focus on an empty stomach, and they are more likely to repeat a grade or suffer health problems. With the school year fast approaching, the Wake Med Farmers Market is […]
Need a little help with your meal prep this 4th of July? Chef Rob has you covered. Try the following recipes. Not only are they delicious – they’re heart healthy as well! Grilled Beets with Garbanzo Beans & Feta INGREDIENTS 4-5 medium sized red beets 2 TBL olive oil 1tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp fresh […]
Owned and operated by North Carolina natives, Joe and Judy Montague, Homeplace Farm has earned a spot as one of the “favorites” at the WakeMed Farmers Market. Located on the other side of Fuquay-Varina between Fuquay and Sanford, Joe and Judy own a sprawling 175 acres of farm land, including a 1.5 acre garden where […]
Shaniqua “Shonny” Lyons has been coming to the WakeMed Farmers Market for the past two years because it offers her and her children access to fresh, locally grown produce. This is important to Shonny and her family because prior to the WakeMed Farmers Market, they didn’t really have other, healthy options close to where they […]
When Kurt Stabler and his family moved to North Carolina nine years ago, they were unsure as to whether they would continue to farm. Previously, Kurt and his family had lived in Pennsylvania, where they ran a successful, small-scale farm. They moved to Dunn, NC so that they could attend Foundations Bible Collegiate Church and so that their children […]
Angelica Medina is the owner and chief baker at Zulia Bakery, Inc. She is also one of our many featured vendors at this year’s WakeMed Farmers Market. Originally from Venezuela, Angelica shares her story of how she got into baking as well as how she is using her culinary skills to give back to the community. […]
Will and Maria Williams work at Kalawi Farm in North Carolina, a family farm that is owned by Will’s parents. They are also one of several vendors who will be participating in the WakeMed Farmers Market this season. Take a look below as Will shares a little more about their business and their participation in this […]
Did someone say STRAWBERRIES? The Raleigh Campus Farmers Market is back for the season! Please plan on joining us today from 10 am – 2 pm in the 1E lobby for the first Farmers Market today. All of your favorite vendors are back. Produce Strawberries! Plums Blueberries Squash Cucumbers Peppers Garlic Spring Onions Kale Lettuce Beets […]
Founder, owner, and chocolatier of That’s Good Chocolate!, Mary Rountree, was inspired to name her business after a common exclamation that everyone would say after trying her chocolate for the first time. And though she’s only recently gotten into the Farmers Market scene, Mary has been making chocolate for more than two decades. History of […]
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