The Plains are ripe with fresh fruits and vegetables for the Auburn Family. The Auburn University Market at Ag Heritage Park went into full swing
David Lawrence, manager of the Auburn University Market at Ag Heritage, encourages community members and visitors alike to come out and support local produce from individuals and farms across the state.
“Vendors will feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, and other locally made products,” Lawrence said.
The Market is held every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. from early May until mid-August. The Market features a variety of vendors from across the state, such as Alpin Farms of Slocumb, Gigi’s Fabulous Foods of Montgomery, Hornsby Farms of Auburn, Leo’s Produce of
Kim Slay, one of the vendors, said, “Depending
“It’s funny because I used to work here,” she said of Ag Heritage Park. She noted how the landscape had changed and mentioned that her old boss had just stopped by her table to greet her and browse the tomatoes she was displaying.
Gene Thornton, with Sneaky Crow Farm of Randolph County, is a regular vendor
Thornton said, “Our mission and vision is to provide organic, locally grown vegetables and fruits to customers in east Alabama and west Georgia at local farmers markets and at our roadside stand at the farm.”
Jacky Hornady of Hornady Coffee said, “We will be here all summer. We are local in Opelika, and we roast our own, and we do a home delivery service that is free to all of Lee County. We do ground or whole bean, and we do several different origins.” Hornady moved to Alabama in 2001 from Oregon, where she learned “the art of espresso.”
Another group represented, Lee County Farm
“Every county in Alabama has a Farm City, whose purpose is to get farmers and city people together, and you can get involved, too,” said Bob Harris, president of the Lee County Farm-City Committee.
Ag Heritage Park is a venue located on approximately 30 acres of land, beginning at the south corner of Samford Avenue and South Donahue Drive. The address for the Market is 580 South Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36382.
The Edward L. Lowder Barn is located across the pond from the ALFA pavilion, or what students refer to as the “Big Red Barn.”
The Market has been opening annually since 2004, and is now in its 13th season. For more information on the market and its vendors, visit the website at http://www.agriculture.auburn.
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