Emory University
Tier2-3: Farmers' Market

The Emory Farmers' Market is held on Tuesdays from 12 to 5 p.m. in front of Cox Hall and runs year-round except during summer (when there are monthly special farmers market events)and school breaks. The market is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability Initiatives in cooperation with Emory Dining. The market feature fresh local produce and some vendors are certified organic. The market also includes sustainably produced meat, bread, cheese, and other artisan products. The market is open to everyone, and some weeks features music, chef demos and or local harvest specials. The farmers' market offers a weekly gathering for the Emory community to support local Georgia farmers and to expand knowledge about healthy eating and sustainable production systems. Small Georgia farmers are can sell their products and it allows the community to establish a relationship with the people who grow their food, a component of a local, sustainable food system. The market is governed by a subcommittee of the Sustainable Food Committee, led by Julie Shaffer, market coordinator. Guidelines specify the kinds of food to be sold, labeling, certification, food safety, and fees.