Onslow County Farmers Market moves to monthly winter schedule; first winter market Dec. 13
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Summary
Marie Schwinefus of the Onslow County Farmers Market announced a winter market schedule (Dec. 13, Jan. 28, Feb. 14, March 28), location (4024 Richlands Highway), phone ((910) 455-5873), and said winter offerings will include greenhouse-grown greens, hydroponics, local meats and eggs.
Marie Schwinefus, representing the Onslow County Farmers Market, said the market is shifting to a winter schedule to keep pantries stocked through the season.
Schwinefus said the market will operate once a month through March on Dec. 13, Jan. 28, Feb. 14 and March 28, with full Saturday markets resuming in April. She described winter produce from high- and low-tunnel growers and a hydroponic vendor offering lettuces and microgreens, and added that local meats and eggs will be available.
The market is located at 4024 Richlands Highway near the government complex; Schwinefus noted ongoing center renovations and advised attendees about parking near the Market Building and the Discovery Garden trail.
For information the market provided phone ((910) 455-5873) and a market web page (onslowcountync.gov/farmersmarket) and social accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
Why it matters: The winter schedule maintains access to local food and supports regional farmers and producers through the off-season.
Schwinefus closed by inviting the community to the winter market and wishing viewers happy holidays.