February, 22, 2021
NH's Best Farmers' Market - Opens up June 2nd 2021
After taking a one year hiatus due to Covid-19 concerns, the Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market is gearing up for their fifth season beginning June 2nd 2021. (read more)
To market, to market... Derry's downtown market part of state celebration
August 07, 2019
DERRY — EAGLE TRIBUNE - It's a growing, thriving spot in downtown Derry and getting some attention from those at the state level who appreciate homegrown food.
Derry's Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market was on the state's radar Wednesday as Gov. Chris Sununu, along with New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture Shawn Jasper, paid the market a visit to honor the town's homegrown success and see the market in action.
Editors Choice Award - Best of New Hampshire!
May 01, 2019
Best New Hampshire Farmers' Market!
... Held in Downtown Derry (specifically, 1 W. Broadway) on Wednesday evenings from June to September, the market features more than 20 vendors from across the Merrimack Valley (Abbot Hill Creamery, Valencenti Pasta Farm, and Farmer Palmer Garlic, to name a few), as well as children's activities, live music, and artist demos-all befitting of the Granite State's fourth-largest municipality.
Derry Artist Ties Craftsmenship and Community Together to Make Art Acessible
July 18, 2019
Derry Homegrown's Wendy Wetherbee uses her passion for the arts to help promote the market and the arts. Read this great article by Mack Leathurby, in the Nutfield News to learn More.
Derry downtown market opens June 5 - DERRY NEWS
May 23, 2019
DERRY — The season is warming up and it's almost time for Derry's Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market to return to the downtown.
The market officially opens for its third season on Wednesday, June 5 and is held weekly on Wednesdays, 3 to 7 p.m. at 1 West Broadway, through September.
The market was honored with an Editor's Choice Award by Yankee Magazine for being a top farmer's market in the state...
Retail therapy time: Top 10 places to shop - Union Leader
May 17, 2019
Retail therapy time: Top 10 places to shop
See a photo of Derry Homegrown Opening Day 2018 in this article
Farmers’ Markets — Statewide
Farmers’ Markets across the state provide a wonderful way for the whole family to spend a Saturday, rain or shine. Enjoy the live musical entertainment at some, petting zoos at others, while you shop for farm fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables, honey, locally raised meat, baked goods, crafts and flowers. Locate the markets by visiting www.agriculture.nh.gov.
Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market Attracts Crowd
July 12, 2018
While stressful work weeks often drag, there is one crowd that always looks forward to Wednesday afternoons during the summer. It gathers in the Downtown Derry area, creating an organic community that is able to refuel and recharge for the rest of the week. At the Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market, local vendors attract a public of all ages...
Handcrafted & Homegrown in Derry - Fiddlehead Magazine, May / June 2018
May 01, 2018
Feature article about our weekly Farmers Market. Pick up your free issue at these Derry locations and look for our ad as well:
Blue Seal Feeds
Derry Public Library
Hannaford's - East Entrance
Pinkerton Academy - Alumni Office
Pinkerton Academy (CTE Office)
The Coffee Factory
The Goddard School
The Grind Rail Trail Cafe
The Upper Room
Yarn & Fiber
Derry’s farmers market promotes business downtown
June 29, 2017
DERRY — Organizers of Derry’s new farmers market are working to use the venue’s popularity to help cross-market businesses downtown.
The Derry Home Grown Farm and Artisan Market launched earlier this month after a farmers market had been absent from the town since 2015. Under a new group of organizers, the new farmers market is bigger than expected and could help boost other local businesses.
NHPR - Resurrected Derry Farmers Market Aims to be an 'Event for Downtown'
June 09, 2017
NHPR interview with Rick Ganley: The weather’s heating up, which means farmers markets are opening for the season across New Hampshire. One of the state’s largest communities has been without a farmers market since 2015, when the market in downtown Derry folded. A group of community leaders has been working for more than a year to resurrect it. ....
Farmers Market Opening Draws a Large Crowd
June 15, 2017
The opening of the Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market drew a large crowd on Wednesday, June 7. John Potucek, a former state representative who now serves as a Derry Economic Development Advisory Committee Ambassador called the opening “a smashing success,” and estimated the attendance to have been at least 700 people throughout the afternoon and early evening.
Farmer's Market Gets New Look This Summer!
May 31, 2017
Downtown Derry's summer farmer's market is getting a makeover. At this time last year Derry was without a farmers' market. However a group of dedicated volunteers has been working behind the scenes to establish the new community run Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market.
New downtown market set for opening day June 7
May 25, 2017
Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market will run 16 weeks
DERRY — The downtown will once again have a summer market offering freshly-grown produce, handcrafted items and plenty of community spirit.
Derry's Homegrown Farm and Artisan market opens for business on Wednesday, June 7, at 1 West Broadway.
Derry downtown farmer's market to open June 7
May 25, 2017
The downtown will once again have a summer market offering freshly-grown produce, handcrafted items and plenty of community spirit.
Derry's Homegrown Farm and Artisan market opens for business on Wednesday, June 7, at 1 West Broadway. Read the Article at the Eagle Tribune
The Hippo Press includes Derry Homegrown on their farmer's market list
May 25, 2017
See page 58 of this week's Hippo Press, for our listing in their Food Section, Covering Summer Markets!
Derry farmers' market, shelved for a few years, readies comeback
April 27, 2017
Derry’s farmers’ market is set to open in June and local businesses are getting prepared for the summer selling season.
The Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market, a committee of seven volunteers, has organized a farmers’ market for the town of Derry that is set to open June 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. The market will be held on the lawn in front of the Derry feed supply store on Broadway.
Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market Finds a New Home
February 27, 2017
DERRY — On Wednesdays this summer, the lawn in front of Benson Lumber and Hardware will be a hub of commerce.
At the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) forum Wednesday night, it was announced that the Derry marketplace will locate on the lawn of Benson Lumber and Hardware once a week on Wednesdays during the summer months. Read the Article at the Union Leader.
New downtown market plan on the move
January 27, 2017
DERRY — The downtown will once again have a summer farmers market offering locally-grown produce, handcrafted items and plenty of community spirit.
A group of citizens is working to resurrect the town's market, slated to open this summer.
Committee Busy at Work to Reestablish Farmers Market / Nutfield News
October 13, 2016
Article in the Nutfield News: The Farmers Market scheduled to open in summer 2017 will be as new and as fresh as its produce.
Terri Pastori, chairman of the Derry Economic Development Advisory Committee, is part of a committee dedicated to reestablishing a market in Derry. Along with Neil and Wendy Wetherbee, Jenna Paradise, Cheryl Holbert, Jackie Brandl Henault, Liz Carver and Crispen Stanbach, she is determined to see local foods and crafts displayed, and purchased, in a new venue. Read Full Article at the Nutfield News: