ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 5, 2007) - Anne Arundel County's newest farmers' market opens Wednesday, July 11th at the Centre at Glen Burnie. The market will be open from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. every Wednesday through September 26th and will be located in the parking area next to the main entrance of the Centre (6711 Ritchie Highway.) "I am happy to see more locations for farmers' markets in Anne Arundel County," said Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold. "The Centre at Glen Burnie is a great location for our farmers to offer fresh produce to Northern Anne Arundel County residents." As the demand for local produce continues to increase, farmers' markets are becoming popular sites for purchasing locally grown produce. Locally grown produce is fresh, more nutritious, and is more flavorful than produce that has been grown elsewhere and shipped. The Farmers' Market at the Centre at Glen Burnie will feature a variety of locally grown plants, hanging baskets, herbs, summer vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and cut flowers. The Farmers' Market at the Centre at Glen Burnie is a partnership between Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and Petrie Ross Ventures (c). Phillip Ross, President of Petrie Ross Ventures said "I am delighted to add the Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market to the retail choices at the Centre at Glen Burnie." "We are pleased to partner with Anne Arundel County to provide a more dynamic shopping experience." Anne Arundel County Farmers' Markets for 2007 are listed below: Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market
Annapolis: Riva Road & Harry S. Truman Parkway
Saturday: 7 a.m. to Noon Apr 14 - Sep 28
8 a.m. to Noon Sep 29-Dec 22
Tuesday: 7 a.m. to Noon Jun 12 - Oct 9
Contact: Brenda Conti 410-349-0317 Deale Farmers' Market
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot
5965 Deale-Churchton Rd.
Thursday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jul 5 - Oct 25
Contact: Gail Wilkerson 410-867-4993 The Centre at Glen Burnie Farmers' Market
6711Ritchie Highway (in the parking area next to Chick-fil-A)
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jul 11 - Sep 26
Thanksgiving Special: Wednesday, Nov 22 10a.m. -1 p.m.
Contact: Lisa Barge 410-222-7410 Piney Orchard Farmers' Market
Odenton: Stream Valley Drive off Rt. 170
Piney Orchard Community and Visitors Center Parking Lot
Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jun 13 - Oct 31
(Thanksgiving Special: Wednesday: Nov. 22 Noon - 4 p.m.)
Contact: Bill Morris 410-867-9162 Severna Park Farmers' Market
Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Road
Saturday: 8 a.m. to Noon Apr 28 - Oct 27
Contact: Anita Robertson 410-827-9192 South River Colony Farmers' Market
Routes 2 and 214, Main Street in South River Colony Thursday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 31 - Oct 25
Contact: Brenda Conti 410-349-0317 Note: WIC and Senior FMNP Checks Accepted at all AA County Farmers' Markets The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation manages and promotes agricultural and environmental programs on behalf of Anne Arundel County. These programs are part of our mission to serve business needs and to increase the County's economic base through job growth and investment. For additional information on agriculture programs or Farmers Markets' in Anne Arundel County please contact Lisa Barge at the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, (410) 222-7410 or visit our website at www.aaedc.org | 
