Fresh Take Blog

After 12 years, Full Cellar Farm, a beloved fixture at the FRESHFARM H Street NE Market, is stepping back from markets. Read farmer Kip Kelley's heartfelt goodbye.

Raised by two public school teachers, this parent knows the value of a quality education. As a doctor and mother now, she is passionate about her kids learning the importance of their health. Read Dr. G's letter to the DC Council about why she is grateful her kids have FoodPrints in school.

During Ramadan, farmers markets are a source of local food to break your fast with, as well as a hub for community. JC Clark of Capitol Kettle Corn and his wife Edwina Areneas of LemonadeLove are both practicing Muslims. They spend their daylight hours working at the markets to feed the community, and bring home a meal of locally sourced products to their family. JC details below his relationship with FRESHFARM during Ramadan.

A passionate letter to DC Council from Sara Akbar, parent of a student at Marie Reed, in support of FoodPrints. Sara writes that her son, "defaults to fruit before candy; he will eat raw spinach as a snack not potato chips. I didn’t teach him this. He learned this at school."

Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect opportunity to discover your new favorite farmers market with our loyalty program!

Simple Gardening Recommendations From FoodPrints

We've Made Some Changes to the FreshMatch Incentive Program. Here's What You Need to Know.

A little education goes a long way! With the help of on-site Market Educators, more shoppers are comfortable navigating farmers markets and are empowered to try new vegetables, eat more seasonal produce, and get the most from their money using their federal nutrition benefits!