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The Workhouse Farmers' Market Reopens Thursday!

Missing out on your weekly fresh fruit from the farmers' market?

The wait is nearly over. Smart Markets Lorton at the Workhouse Arts CenterĀ reopens on Thursday, March 14, and will be open from 3-6 p.m.

ā€œWe just couldn't wait till spring,ā€ said Smart Markets founder Jean Janssen. ā€œWe encourage everyone to shop local and eat off the land rather than from the factory. Real food is cheaper and safer than medicine.ā€

Products for sale include:Ā 

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  • Produce from Maryland’s Heritage Farm and Kitchen and West Virginia’s Tyson Farms and Orchards, including apples, kale, potatoes, beets and more
  • Baked goods, jams, jellies, milk, cheese, eggs, ice cream and meats from Heritage Farm and Kitchen of MarylandĀ 
  • Freshly processed chicken and turkey, duck, chicken and quail eggs from B&D PoultryĀ 
  • Breads and baked goods from Valley View Bakery and Great Harvest Bread CompanyĀ 
  • Barbecue from Fat and Happy BBQĀ 
  • Latin delicacies from Delicias del SurĀ 
  • Snack mixes from Comfort Mix Snack MixesĀ 
  • Tasty savory pastries from Celtic PastiesĀ 
  • Salad dressings from Joie de Vivre Fine FoodsĀ 
  • Great pasta from Cavanna PastaĀ 
  • Quality locally roasted coffee from KustomcoffeeĀ 
  • Tasty treats from Kylie’s Pop ShopĀ 
  • Refreshing punch from Queen Victoria’s Island PunchĀ 
  • With more vendors to come in May!

Smart Markets, Inc., operates guaranteed producer-only farmers’ markets in Oakton, Reston, Bristow, Manassas Park, Springfield and Lorton. The market will be open until 7 p.m. starting April 25.Ā 

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