VIA MYFOXDC: WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama bought some veggies and opened the Vermont Avenue Farmer’s Market. The First Lady told the crowd, “I’ve learned that when my family eats fresh food, healthy food, that it really affects how we feel whether we’re trying to get through math homework or whether there’s a […]

VIA WASHINGTON POST: An open-air farmers market with as many as 20 vendors will operate just north of the White House on Thursday afternoons this fall, after organizers received city permission to close one block of Vermont Avenue for the event. The vendors’ debut next week, encouraged by the White House and community groups, will […]

VIA WJLA: The first lady wants a new farmers’ market to come to D.C., but the location is causing some controversy. If approved, the market would shut down part of Vermont Avenue once a week during rush hour. Nestled in the concrete village that is downtown D.C. could soon be a fresh farmers’ market near […]

VIA THE ARUGULA FILES: Recently, I’ve been heading to the market on Saturday, which means I have visit the farmers at 14th and U Street (instead of Dupont Circle). I like it. Here are six reasons why you would like it too. 1. Prices at 14th and U are, on average, cheaper than the Dupont […]