August 2-8 is National Farmers Market Week -- a time to give some serious thought to the benefits that farmers markets generate. The Farmers Market Coalition have done the deep dives on that data, and we'll share some of that with you. For our market's part, though, here's what we consider our mission: To provide a marketplace dedicated to the sale of local and regional agricultural products, home-baked foods, and handcrafted items; to promote and support the region’s agricul

New month, new list of local products to look for! It's probably no coincidence that National Farmers Market Week is in the summer (8/2-8/8 this year), when the growing season is at its peak and all manner of locally-grown produce is looking to jump in your bag and on your table. Check out this month's list -- courtesy of Maryland Market Money -- and download more at https://www.marylandmarketmoney.org/seasonalshoppinglists to take on your travels! Your ultra-local suppliers

When you hang out with people who grow stuff, you know it's always the season for something. Watermelon season? 100%. Lettuce season? Not so much! Broccoli and Brussels sprouts? Preeeettty unlikely. Wanna know what is in season? Check the chart from Maryland's Best (there are more at https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/whats-in-season-charts/ ). Or take a stroll around the market and see what's out on the tables. Or maybe...both? If you're looking for some on-the-ground guide

Here we are at the end of the Buy Local Challenge already...but guess what? We still have a few of this year's Buy Local bag to help you keep supporting local agriculture and business all year round. Stop by the Market Information Booth on Saturday, 07/25/26, 9 AM until the supply runs out. Of course if you already have a bunch of reusable bags, bring those, too! We'll be out there until 2PM -- all you have to do is get near 209 Washington Ave. in La Plata and look for the te

Can crabs and lobsters live together in harmony? OF COURSE THEY CAN, especially if it's a Wednesday, and they can have coffee and shaved ice and donuts and produce and shiny things and...yeah, we actually CAN go on all day. Come be a part of this unique meeting of the OG Crustacean Nation Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9AM - 2PM, out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex in La Plata. Chances are good you'll find something else you weren't expecting. It's how we roll. MadByr

All you have to do is pledge to enjoy one Maryland-grown product every day, July 17-27. We'll help you -- stop by the Market Information Booth for this year's limited edition tote! And if you post a photo with #BuyLocalChallenge on Facebook or Instagram, you get automatically entered to win an insulated bag from the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission ...as if you needed an excuse to buy local and post #markethaul photos. You'll find all those locally grown