Farmers Markets Stay Open in Montgomery County During Coronavirus Shutdown

photo of produceMontgomery County is home to numerous farmers markets that are considered essential businesses during the current coronavirus public health emergency.

Just like grocery stores, farmers markets must meet a few requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The market staff must wear face coverings. The market must control the number of shoppers at any given time. And of course, shoppers must wear face coverings.

Some markets allow shoppers to pre-order and then provide curbside pick up. And some offer delivery service.

Montgomery Community Media’s Carolyn Raskauskas contacted a number of markets to determine if they are open and what shopping alternatives are available.

Here are markets in the county that are open now:

BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET
7600 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD 20837
Bethesda.centralfarmmarkets.com
In-market shopping, curbside pick up, delivery options
Pre-orders are recommended.
Find COVID-19 Updates and per-order information, here. Centralfarmmarkets.com/preorders-at-bethesda-cfm/

CROSSROADS FARMERS MARKET
1101 University Blvd., Takoma Park MD 20912
CrossroadsCommunityFoodNetwork.org
In-market shopping
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

DERWOOD FARMERS MARKET
16501 Redland Rd., Rockville, MD 20855
milkladymarkets.org
On-site shopping, curbside pick up, and delivery
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING FRESHFARM MARKET
911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20910
FreshFarm.org
In-market shopping, pick up, and delivery options
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

MONTGOMERY FARM WOMEN’S COOPERATIVE MARKET
7155 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
In-market shopping for vegetable, cheese, and bakery vendors
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

OLNEY FARMERS & ARTISTS’ MARKET
2801 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Olney MD 20832
OlneyFarmersMarket.com
In-market shopping, pick up options
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

PIKE CENTRAL FARM MARKET
910 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Centralfarmmarkets.com
In-market shopping, pick up options
Pre-orders recommended
Find COVID-19 Updates and per-order information, here.

TAKOMA PARK FARMERS MARKET
6931 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
TakomaParkMarket.com
In-market shopping
Pre-orders recommended
Find COVID-19 Updates, here.

Please check the market’s website for additional information, including schedule and COVID-19 protocol.

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