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This is a community reminder that CitySeed Farmers Markets operate rain ☔️ or shine ☀️! 

It has been incredibly rainy season, leaving farms with dramatic losses in crop yields. There have been not one, but two federal disaster declarations made for the extreme weather in Connecticut this year alone. As we continue to navigate unpredictable weather conditions in the face of climate change, it is ever important that we continue to support our farmers. Please visit the Wooster Square, Edgewood Park, and Q House farmers market to support your local hardworking agrarian!
On this rainy market Monday we are here to brighten your day with a spotlight on one of CitySeeds longest running volunteers, Janet! Janet has volunteered at the Edgewood Park Farmers Market since it began almost 20 years ago. She explains that it was really a group of volunteers that drummed up support for the market to happen in the Westville neighborhood. I love getting to know the vendors and setting up the vegetables. As a now semi-retired therapist, Janet enjoys devoting her Sundays to helping vendors at the market. Janet led a childrens activity creating nature bookmarks this past Sunday. We are so thankful for Janets ongoing support of our Edgewood Park Farmers Market. You can read more about Janets story in the CitySeed newsletter. Subscribe using the QR code.Image attachment

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Thank you Janet!

Thank you Janet, always great to see your smiling face

In light of tomorrow’s forecast, the 9/23 Wooster Square Farmers Market will be held mostly INDOORS at Conte West School (511 Chapel Street). Farmers markets are vital economic spaces for farms and small businesses alike, so despite the inclement weather please consider visiting the market tomorrow to show support! ⛈️👩‍🌾

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Hispanic Heritage Month for CitySeed brings a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of individuals like Sandy Flores within our organization. Sandy, a dedicated force within the CitySeed community, embodies the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month.

A New Haven native, Sandy grew up as a first generation American from Mexican parents and identifies as Mexican-American and Latina. She grew up in a bilingual household, and often acted as a translator for her parents while they learned English. She is apart of the first generation her family to attend college in the United States.

Sandy discovered her passion for food equity, and CitySeed too, after her father became ill and was recommended fresh fruits and vegetables for his recovery. She began attending the markets around age 5 and her love blossomed from there. After attending the markets for years as a regular customer, she began to volunteer 2014 before fully joining the team as an Assistant Market Manager in August of 2022.

She currently runs the Edgewood Park Farmers Market on Sundays and when she isn't out interacting with the community, she is also the Sanctuary Kitchen's Volunteer Coordinator, a Development Assistant and a Spanish Translator!

Her work at CitySeed is a bridge that brings people together. As part of the CitySeed family, Sandy has expanded her role from hobbyist to community builder, to leader. She tirelessly works to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, finds a place at the table. Community, cultural exchange, and perseverance, these are all important aspects of Sandy’s life and her work at CitySeed that lay at the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month.

In the spirit of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, CitySeed recognizes and appreciate the remarkable individuals like Sandy who enrich our communities with their talents, culture, and unwavering dedication to a better, more inclusive world.
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Hispanic Heritage Month for CitySeed brings a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of individuals like Sandy Flores within our organization. Sandy, a dedicated force within the CitySeed community, embodies the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

A New Haven native, Sandy grew up as a first generation American from Mexican parents and identifies as Mexican-American and Latina. She grew up in a bilingual household, and often acted as a translator for her parents while they learned English. She is apart of the first generation her family to attend college in the United States.

Sandy discovered her passion for  food equity, and CitySeed too, after her father became ill and was recommended fresh fruits and vegetables for his recovery. She began attending the markets around age 5 and her love blossomed from there.  After attending the markets for years as a regular customer, she began to volunteer 2014   before fully joining the team as an Assistant Market Manager in August of 2022.

She currently runs the Edgewood Park Farmers Market on Sundays and when she isnt out interacting with the community, she is also the Sanctuary Kitchens Volunteer Coordinator, a Development Assistant and a Spanish Translator!

Her work at CitySeed is a bridge that brings people together.  As part of the CitySeed family, Sandy has expanded her role from hobbyist to community builder, to leader. She tirelessly works to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, finds a place at the table. Community, cultural exchange, and perseverance, these are all important aspects of Sandy’s life and her work at CitySeed that lay at the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month.

In the spirit of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, CitySeed recognizes and appreciate the remarkable individuals like Sandy who enrich our communities with their talents, culture, and unwavering dedication to a better, more inclusive world.

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The Best! 💚 Sandy!!!

Better late than never on this Market Monday. Did you know we now have apples at both the Wooster Square and Edgewood Park farmers markets? Coltons Corner, a farm located in Cheshire, Connecticut, has attended CitySeed farmers markets since they began almost 20 years ago. Owner Jim Bishop grows several varieties of apples, including tomatoes, eggplant, pumpkins, and corn. Gala, honeycrisp, macintosh, whats your favorite apple variety? You can find Coltons Corner on Saturdays at Wooster Square from 9-1 and on Sundays at Edgewood Park from 10 - 1.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Good produce and reasonably priced. Cost much less than a lot of the other vendors.

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