VSU Trojan Farmers Market
Thursday, April 18, 2024 · noon–2 pm
VSU Douglas Wilder Building Parking Lot #28, Carter G Woodson Ave, Petersburg, VA 23806
VSU Employees, Students and the Public are Welcome!
Shop Tasty, Healthy, Local Produce and Farm Products from:
Browntown Farms, Warfield, VA—Produce, Jams (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards)
Crystal’s Catering & Sweet Treats, Surry, VA—Sweet Potato Pies, Breads, and other bakery treats made from Local Farm Ingredients (Cash, Credit Cards)
Heavn On Earth Farms, Petersburg, VA—Pound Cakes made with Local Farm Ingredients, Mustard Greens and Collard Greens Seedlings (Cash, Credit Cards)
Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm, Petersburg, VA—
Produce (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards, Cash App)Sycamore Springs Farm, Surry, VA—Produce, Country Ham, Pickles, Seasonings, and More! (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards)
Truth Village Farms, Waverly, VA—Local Grown Bamboo Teas and Self-Care Bamboo Products
(Cash, Credit Cards)
International & 1890 HBCU Debut of “HipChi®” Brand New Hip Hop Energy Movement led by Atlanta, GA Creator—Farmer Qu · noon, 1 pm, 2 pm *FREE yoga mats for all participants! · Make your Own Aromatherapy Roller Balls · noon–2pm, or until supplies run out · Make your Own Sugar Scrub · noon–2pm, or until supplies run out · Make your Own Bird House · noon–2pm, or until supplies run out ·FREE Raffle Giveaways every half hour! Candle Kits noon, 12:30 pm, Air Fryer 1 pm, 1:30 pm, InstantPot® 2 pm Must be present to win!
For more information contact Dr. Nartea at tnartea@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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