The Philmont Public Library is slated to open their first annual farm stand on Saturdays throughout the summer, starting on June 9th. The stand is a unique opportunity to provide fresh and local produce for people in the area, promote the library and local farms and businesses, and raise money for the library.

The library tried to organize a farmers market last year, but local farms are already over-committed to work markets in the area. This stand will be different because volunteers, trustees, library staff and residents will work the stand and proceeds will benefit the library.

The stand will be set up behind the library and will serve as a meeting place for the community. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked bread, dilly beans, sauerkraut, coffee and pastries are just a few things you can expect to see at the farmstand. There will also be some product demonstrations and informational materials about library and local events, and information about local farms and businesses. It will also be a great opportunity to pick up your summer reading. Threshold Farm, The Farm at Miller's Crossing, Hawthorne Valley Farm, The Main Street Public House, Local 111 and several other local businesses and individuals have signed on to provide high-quality local products to residents of the Village of Philmont.

The library sees this as a great opportunity to promote local farms, increase awareness of library services and raise money for the library. The farms and local businesses are excited to help the library and increase local food awareness.

The library is open on Saturdays from 10-1:30PM. The farm stand will be open from 9-12 noon.

Be sure to check Philmont.org for updates about the farmstand.

If you are interested in participating in the farm stand, please send an email to WebTeam@Philmont.org, or call (518) 672-5010.