University of District of Columbia (UDC) and Van Ness Farmers Markets have teamed up to bring a new farmers market to Ward 5 to help minimize food desert in both Wards 4 & 5. Please see below for details. They are also looking to recruit staff for the markets as well as new vendors (UDC is waiving fee to help vendors get established). Contact info is below.
WHAT: Farmer’s Market
WHEN: Every Saturday starting Aug 27th – Nov 26th
10am – 2pm
WHERE: UDC Bertie Backus Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave NE
CONTACT: Stefan Templeton
Senior Market Manager
Vannessfarmersmarket@udc.edu
202-445-7268
Please help spread the word to make this market a success. Please contact Stefan if interested in staffing for the market or if you want to be included as a vendor for the market.
