97th St Greenmarket

97th St btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues, Manhattan [map]
Open Fridays, Year-round
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2011 Schedule change: 11/25/11 rescheduled to Wednesday 11/23/11

EBT/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit, and WIC & FMNP checks accepted

One of the longest running year-round markets in the Greenmarket program, the 97th Street market has been serving the diverse population of the Upper West Side for over 25 years. Located on a wide cross-town street, the peak of the season finds this market teeming with produce from southern New Jersey, Orange County, NY, and the Hudson Valley available, as well as eggs, grass-fed meat, fish, cheese, and more. In the winter, when some farmers take leave, others step in to help keep the neighborhood stocked with local produce throughout the colder months.

Calendar of Events

Community activities, cooking demonstrations and recipe exchanges add to the diverse nature of this market.

Greenmarket Winter Challenge 2012
Sign Up Friday, January 13
Test your commitment to shopping locally and sign up for the 97th Street Greenmarket Winter Challenge 2012! The 12 week challenge begins Jan 20 and runs through the first week of April. Sign up on Jan 6 or 13 and check in at the info tent every time you shop: Check in for 3 of the 12 weeks and receive a Greenmarket tote bag. Check in for 6 of the 12 weeks and win a beautiful Greenmarket print by artist Claudia Pearson. Check in all 12 weeks in a row and win a surprise Greenmarket neighborhood-proud prize and serious bragging rights!

Friday, January 13
Meet the Winemaker: Paul Brock of Silver Thread Winery
Paul Brock, wine maker for Silver Thread Winery, will be at the market to talk to customers and answer questions about sustainable grape growing and wine making. Paul is the instructor of Viticulture and Wine Technology at Finger Lakes Community College and holds his master's degree in Enology and Viticulture from Cornell University. Silver Thread will offer tastings of their wines throughout the day. Stop by the Greenmarket information tent to sample a cooking demo that features Silver Thread wine and pick up market-friendly recipes to pair with the winery’s selection of vino.

Friday, January 20
Winter Warrior Challenge Begins!

Friday, January 20
Elk vs. Beef Burger Cook-Off
Visit the market info tent to sample elk and beef burgers side by side to taste the difference for yourself as well as learn about the nutritional properties of each meat.

Friday, February 3
Re-Useable Tote Day!
Doing our part to eliminate plastic bags, Greenmarket brings you re-usable tote day. Spend $20 at any one stand and earn a free tote bag!

Farmers

Attending Year Round

Baker's Bounty Breads & pastries from Union County, NJ.
Beth's Farm Kitchen Jams, preserves, chutneys & pickled vegetables from Columbia County, NY.
Castello di Borghese Wines from Suffolk County, NY.
DiPaola Turkeys Turkey from Mercer County, NJ.
Hot Bread Kitchen Multi-ethnic artisan breads and tortillas from New York County, NY.
Gajeski Produce Field and greenhouse grown vegetables from Suffolk County, NY.
Locust Grove Farms Orchard fruit, berries, grapes and squash; cider and baked goods from Ulster County, NY; one of Greenmarket`s founding farmers in 1976.
Maple Avenue Farm Grass fed and grain finished Angus beef from Madison County, NY.
Pura Vida Fisheries Wild-caught fish and seafood from Suffolk County, NY.
Raghoo Farm Chicken and eggs from Montgomery County, NY.
Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk, yogurt, butter and ice cream from Columbia County, NY.

Attending Growing Season Only

Amantai Farm A New Farmer Development Project Participant.
Bradley Farms Vegetables from Ulster County, NY.
Cedar Hill Farm/Kernan Farms Vegetables from Cumberland County, NJ.
J&A Bialas Farm Vegetables from the black dirt of Orange County, New York.
Red Jacket Orchards Apples, plums, cherries, apricots, peaches, berries from Ontario County, NY.
Tello's Green Farm Eggs and vegetables from Dutchess County, NY. A New Farmer Development Project Participant.
Valley Shepherd Creamery Sheep's milk cheeses from Hunterdon County, NJ.

Attending Winter Only

Millport Dairy Cheddar cheese, smoked meats, pickles, and baked goods from Lancaster County, PA.

Managers

Rob Shepherd is originally from North Carolina, where he completed two Bachelor of Art degree's at Appalachian State University in Latin American Studies and Spanish.  Rob also recently completed a Master of Art degree in International Affairs, concentrating in socio-economic development from the New School. Rob has lived, studied and worked extensively in Latin America, including the Dominican Republic and Argentina. His interests include community development and organizing, management, advocacy, along with youth and educational development. Rob also speaks Spanish fluently. Rob looks forward to an active season with Greenmarket.

Georgea is from Tampa, FL and has been living in New York state for 3+ years. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with a bachelors degree in restaurant management in 2010. While there she studied culinary arts and the role of restaurants in food systems. She gained interest in working with the greenmarkets because of the opportunity to see many different varieties of produce and local products while learning more about local food systems.