2021 Market FAQ

Can I touch the produce?

• Please only touch what you are purchasing.
• The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) issued guidance last year and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an order that prohibited customers from touching produce at farmers markets. This restriction made for less waste for the farmers, and a safer overall market experience.  While the orders rescinded we would still like to prevent so much wasted produce, so please only touch the items you are buying.

Can I eat in the market?

• We allow eating at specific locations at the market (tables).  We want everyone to feel comfortable.

Can I get some hand sanitizer?

• Although no longer required, just inside the door to the grandstands is a no-touch hand sanitizer dispenser.

Do I have to wear a mask?

• Yes, due to the indoor market, with no real airflow and difficulty with social distancing staff and customers need to wear masks to help protect the most vulnerable in our community, so everyone can enjoy the market. Those with a medical reason and those under 5 years of age do not have to wear a mask. Please help us keep everyone sae and comfortable, it is only a short amount of time.

Can I bring my reusable bag?

• Yes, You can bring your reusable bags again, and we encourage it.

Why aren’t there more vendors at the farmers market? Where are some of my old favorites?

• Not all of the vendors are able to sell in the physical market. Some are selling only through the pre-order markets – check our virtual page to see who is selling there. 
• Go to our website www.MarshfieldFamersMarket.org and then click on “Virtual Market” (look for the asparagus) – all the instructions are there on that page.