Season Extended for Farmers Market in Mount Vernon

The Fairfax County Park Authority will extend its farmers market season at McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market. The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market will be open Wednesdays until Dec. 14.

Customers can preorder fresh produce, meats, cheese, pies and eggs for the holidays, or stop by for fresh produce, bread and honey. Rolling into markets right now are winter squash, greens, apples, potatoes, mix and match greens, carrots and more.

Additionally, customers can stock up on gifts such as honey and lip balm made from beeswax, and jams.

For a Produce Guide of harvest times visit:www.vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown/pdf/producechart.pdf.

For more information, including locations, directions and a list of vendors at each market go towww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets or contact the Community Horticulture Office at 703-642-0128.