East New York Farmers’ Market 2015 Fact Sheet Our market is seeking more vendors! Please read below to find out about our market, our customers, and to find out how to sell your farm products at our Farmers’ Market and Farm Stand. East New York Farms’ Market is a family environment that promotes health through community engagement.
2016 Season and Times of Operation Saturdays Farmers’ Market Jun 25, 2016 through Nov 26, 2016 (23 weeks) 9:00am - 3:00pm Schenck Avenue, btw New Lots & Livonia Aves Brooklyn, NY Wednesdays Farm Stand Jul 6, 2016 through Oct 26, 2016 (17 weeks) 3:30pm – 6:30pm New Lots Avenue, btw Alabama & Georgia Aves Brooklyn, NY
Average Customer Attendance per week
Average Per Saturday: 1,500 + Average Per Wednesday: 500
Vendor Mix (Saturdays + Wednesday) Total Market Sales Farmers: $43,662 Vendors: $27,775 Gardeners: $23,177 Total: $94,614
Farmers: 1 Producer (mainly vegetable some fruit) Community/Urban Gardeners: 7 per week (29 registered) Vendors: 15 per week (20 registered) Average Weekly Vendor Participation: 24
Demographics (based on 2015 survey)
Predominantly African American (including Caribbean and African decent), Latino women between the ages of 30 - 65+. We also have a large Bengali and Russian population that frequent our market.
NEEDS for 2016 (based on 2015 survey)
Fruit Farmer/Orchard for Saturday Market Fish Farmer for our Saturday Market (sells out quickly) Baker Goods for Saturday Market Snacks (hummus, ice cream, juice, empanadas, cold prepped foods, ect.) Dry/ Canned Goods: grains, nuts, beans, coffee, cheese, jams, sauces Vendors selling cooked food (Spanish food, Health Food) Crafts (jewelry, soaps, art, artisan items, handmade items)
If you are interested in selling at the East New York Farmers’ Market, please contact our market manager, Heather Horgan, at (718) 649-7979 x29 for an application and additional info. Para informacion en espanol, llame David Vigil, 718-649-7979 x12. www.eastnewyorkfarms.org