Bed-Stuy Farmer's Market To Open With Coronavirus Precautions

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — An annual community market in Bed-Stuy will open on schedule this summer with extra precautions to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the market announced this week.

The Hattie Carthan Community Market will return on Saturday, July 11 to its spot next to the community garden on Clifton Place and Marcy Avenue, across the street from Herbert Von King Park.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through November 21. The organization's second market at its Hattie Carthan Herban Farm will open Aug. 2.

"Every Saturday, shop local in Bed Stuy for fresh locally sourced herbs, eggs, fruits and vegetables," the farm wrote online.

"Enjoy hot vibrational food for sale in the outdoor garden space, see the hens providing fresh eggs, ride a smoothie bike, bring your compost, learn about food justice and food movement sustainability, attend cooking demos led by local youths and more!"

Farmer's markets are deemed essential businesses under the state executive order that closed parts of New York's economy during the coronavirus crisis.

The market will still follow a list of guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus, including requiring customers to wear masks to enter and to follow social distancing rules. Hand sanitizer will also be available and customers are asked not to bring their dogs or bikes into the market space.

A full list of guidelines related to COVID-19 can be found here.

The markets are also seeking volunteers for its 2020 season. Click here for recruitment meeting information.

Find out more about the market and the farm here.