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Summer Internships

We are currently recruiting interns for this summer!

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market offers a dynamic summer internship program to individuals looking to further their education and experience.

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Learn how local businesses and community join together to make the farmers’ market a unique place. Interns play an important role in market functions, special events, social media, promotions, and much more. See specific job descriptions below. This opportunity offers a stipend. Resumes and inquiries may be submitted to sfma.manager@gmail.com.

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We are looking for a motivated undergraduate student to assist the Market Manager with education activities and events at the summer markets. This internship will allow the student to apply education and events training in a local community setting and get an in-depth look at local food systems and small, sustainable business operations.

Tasks:

  • Plan and host POP Club kids’ activities focused on local food, farming, nutrition, and sustainability
  • Assist Market Manager with planning food-themed market events and activities (generally one per month)
  • Create educational materials for the market, including infographics, posters, social media posts, etc.
  • Promote and support market ventures including SNAP benefits distribution, collaborations with community organizations and partners, and data collection
  • Work one to two markets per week: assist Market Manager with set up and breakdown of market, support vendors, operate curbside pickup program, staff the market information table, and help organize special events

Student interests: Education; events; nutrition; sustainability; local food systems; social studies

Dates: This internship will last between 2-3 months between early June – late August; will work with student around availability.

Time: 8-10 hours per week. This includes every Saturday market (8:30am – 1:30pm) and every Wednesday market (2:30pm – 6:30pm). The rest of the hours are worked off-site.

Moderate stipend available; will work with student to earn academic credit.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Graciela Colston, SFMA Market Manager, at sfma.manager@gmail.com.

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Here’s what some of our past interns have said about their experience…
“I am honored to have been a part of the Saratoga Farmers Market community. This internship was very helpful in allowing me to get hands-on experience with my passions for sustainable farming. I met many great farmers that were open and willing to educate me on farming. In addition to this, I worked with a great group of people who were passionate about the market. Every day brought something new and exciting to do.” – Kara Winslow, University of Vermont, Intern 2018

“Being an intern at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market was the best experience professionally and personally. The work encouraged me to interact with the vendors and customers, who taught me more about the local food system than any class could have conveyed. Not only did the market feel like a family, but they helped to increase my awareness of what our society needs, and how we can function in a more sustainable manner that is kinder to people and the planet. Never have I had an internship cultivate such a breadth of skills, experiences, and friendships such as that with the Saratoga Farmer’s Market. Foodies, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, inquiring minds, and so many more will find the internship of a lifetime here.” – Marley Bonacquist-Currin, Siena College, Intern 2017

“The hands-on nature of the internship program at the Saratoga Farmers’ market gave me the tools to succeed in the business world – not just from a technical marketing standpoint, but the tools to interact with people in a fun work environment! As I prepare for graduation, I realize that the internship program gave me the foundation and skills for the field I want to enter for my career!” – Courtney Kramer, Sacred Heart University, Intern 2017

 

“I had a great experience interning at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market! I met so many interesting people and was able to learn something new from all of them. I loved that the internship could be tailored to each individual because I was able to connect my love for nutrition with the importance of farm fresh food at the market. There is so much you can take away from this internship. It is definitely a job you will look forward to going to!”– Sarah Morin, Intern 2016

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Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at th Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at the Saratoga Farmers' Market! 🍄🌱 This week, we're thrilled to highlight the Mushroom Shop and their incredible selection of locally grown and harvested mushrooms. We spoke with owner's Jacob and Elysee to learn more.

Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

*Find the Mushroom shop year round at our Saturday markets!*

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Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Join us on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Saratoga Farmers' Market's International Flavor Fest in the Wilton Mall food court! 🎉 Indulge in frgál cakes, julekaker, burek, curries, samosas, and more, representing cuisines from all around the world! 🌎 There will be live music, family-friendly activities, and food tastings that will take your taste buds on a journey around the globe! 🎶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plus, our friends at the World Awareness Children's Museum will be hosting a paper fortune cookie making session for the kiddos! Don't forget to pick up your passport for a chance to win a prize by filling it with stamps from market vendors! Let's celebrate our traditions, history, and community through the language of flavorful food! 😍🍴

 #InternationalFlavorFest #SaratogaFarmersMarket #FoodieAdventure #CommunityConnection
Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:3 Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:30-1:30 you can find all your favorite vendors in the Wilton Mall Food court. We’ll by joined by the Academy of Life Long Learning, AIM Services, and musician Lee Paquin. Hope you can make it!!!

Photos of: @squash.villa.farm , KOKINDA Farm, and @eurodelicaciesco by Graciela Colston

#saratogafarmersmarket #saratogasprings #farmersmarket #agriculture #shoplocal
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donation The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donations to help improve our market and keep our nonprofit organization running. Your donation will be used for essential functions of the market as well as helping us reach more of our long-term goals for the community. We are looking for additional resources to expand our community offerings such as hosting family friendly events, programs and activities.

You can help us by donating via our GiveButter account (link in bio) or in person at the market via our market manager. Thank you for your ongoing support. We couldn’t do it without you! 

#saratogafarmersmarket #supportlocalfarmers #nonprofit #communitylove #givebutter

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