HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Holland and Zeeland farmers markets are set to launch their 2020 summer season.
Holland’s market is set to be open from 9 am. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Seniors — those 60 and older — and those who are immunocompromised, as well as pregnant women can shop at 8 a.m.
People can still use Bridge Cards (SNAP or EBT), Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), WIC Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh and Market Bucks are all still accepted as payment, as well as cash. There is currently no limit on how much a shopper may “double up” if using a Bridge Card or P-EBT card. Some vendors also accept credit cards.
Learn more at hollandfarmersmarket.com
Zeeland’s Farmers Market is set to start running in downtown Zeeland on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting May 23 and ending Sept. 26, 2020. This market will be at the Elm Strreet Park, at the corner of Elm and Cherry streets.
“Farmers Markets have continued to grow in popularity and with Zeeland being surround by farmland, it is a wonderful opportunity for locals to obtain fresh products directly from the farm,” said Kerri VanDorp, Zeeland’s event coordinator.
The Zeeland Farmers Market will allow consumers to have access to locally grown produce, meats and plants. Under Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-77 Farmers Markets are considered an essential service. Zeeland Farmers Market rules:
- The market will have one entrance and exit to maintain capacity limits.
- Proper social distancing (keeping at least 6 feet apart) is required.
- Anyone who has been sick (or lives with someone who has been sick within the last 14 days), is asked to not visit the market.
- People are asked to wear a mask while at the market.
- Market visitors are asked to limit trips to one person per family.
- Visitors are asked to wash their hands when entering/leaving the market — a hand-washing station is provided.
For now, sampling is prohibited, as are non-essential sales, such as any crafts. Capacity at the market will also be regulated, and could cause a line at the entrance.
People interested in being a vendor at the market will find applications and details at www.feelthezeel.com.
In Saugatuck, The Market at SCA is set to be open Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting June 5, and running through Sept. 25, 2020. Learn more at sc4a.org/market-at-sca.
