Spring Break
Farmers Market keeps campus fresh
Dining Services works to bring healthy food opportunities to students
By: Madiha Rizvi
Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: News
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"Farmers Market is a venture that we took upon here at Texas A&M University," said Nadeem Siddiqui, executive director of University Food Services. "The idea about this was to engage the community about healthy eating and hopefully start to partner with local farmers and get them in a situation where we can get them on campus."
Farmers Market sets up stalls in Rudder Plaza with fresh fruits and vegetables available for sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the warmer months.
"We put on Farmers Market every Thursday, weather permitting, in the Rudder Breezeway," said Tam Weido, manager of Farmers Patch. "We usually set this up when the University is open, in the fall as well as the spring. In the fall, we come during the months of September and October, when the weather is good. In the spring this year, we began on April 1 and we are going to continue until the end of school year."
Students purchasing produce from the Farmers Market may be satisfied with the produce and its price.
"I bought tomatoes and strawberries [from the Farmers Market]," said Katherine Edwards, a sophomore communication major. "I think that this is a good idea because it saves us a trip to the grocery store, as fresh fruits and vegetables are available here. It also enhances a sense of community within the students, as we are helping the local farmers with their business."
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