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A bounty at the farmers' market

| 08 Jun 2017 | 11:16
    Photos by Don Webb The vegetable vendors were very busy throughout the day.
    Photos by Don Webb The vegetable vendors were very busy throughout the day.
    Sue Garbowski of Vernon's Sue's House of Fudge asks.. "would you like a sample?"
    Sue Garbowski of Vernon's Sue's House of Fudge asks.. "would you like a sample?"
    Norma Stehle of West Milford enjoys an empanada, noting "This is a GREAT Empanada."
    Norma Stehle of West Milford enjoys an empanada, noting "This is a GREAT Empanada."
    Linda Montefusco of Our Woods Maple Syrup makes a cold drink of lemons and maple syrup, the maple syrup from their own trees.
    Linda Montefusco of Our Woods Maple Syrup makes a cold drink of lemons and maple syrup, the maple syrup from their own trees.
    The West Milford Farmers' Market is now open! The ceremonial ribbon cutting was attended by, from left, David Watson-Hallowell of Sustainable West Milford, Rev. Janet Macgregor-Williams of the West Milford Presbyterian Church, Mayor Bettina Bieri, Luke Slott of Sustainable West Milford and Triscia Hennessy, manager of the market.
    The West Milford Farmers' Market is now open! The ceremonial ribbon cutting was attended by, from left, David Watson-Hallowell of Sustainable West Milford, Rev. Janet Macgregor-Williams of the West Milford Presbyterian Church, Mayor Bettina Bieri, Luke Slott of Sustainable West Milford and Triscia Hennessy, manager of the market.
    The gem of every garden has to be juicy, red tomatoes. They were plentiful at the farmers' market Wednesday.
    The gem of every garden has to be juicy, red tomatoes. They were plentiful at the farmers' market Wednesday.

WEST MILFORD — It's a highlight of spring - the West Milford Farmers' Market is now open.
Wednesday was a beautiful opening day for the vendors and shoppers at the market, which is located behind the West Milford Presbyterian Church on Union Valley Road. Temperatures were mild and the sun was shining brightly as a good opening day crowed filed through the market.
There was great music adding to the atmosphere. John Sheehan performed for the crowd, doing a mix of originals and covers.
This is the ninth year for the market, which has grown over the years. Fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and free-range eggs, honey, flowers, prepared foods and even homemade fudge are abundant at the market. There's something for everyone.
The market, which accepts SNAP benefits, is open each Wednesday, now through October, rain or shine, from 3 to 7 p.m.
For more photos from the opening day, go to westmilfordmessenger.com.