Special Edition: Foodie PSA regarding COVID-19

Just thought I would pass this along for the local population.  Due to the Virus the county farmer markets are trying to remain responsible to COVID socially conscious guidelines:

St. Mary’s County Farmer's Market Updates   In light of social distancing, limits on numbers of persons who can gather at one time, and other restrictions imposed to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development has begun working with vendors from the three County sponsored Farmers markets to develop an operations plan that will allow the County Farmers Markets to open as planned this spring. We will provide information on the market schedules and safety procedures as they become available.

St. Mary's County Farmers Markets Transition to Drive-thru Service Only   At this time, agriculture businesses such as Farmers Markets ARE considered essential. To reduce exposure while keeping the markets open, the Department of Economic Development, in consultation with the local Health Department and County Administration, have transitioned all County farmers markets to drive thru only markets.  We understand the importance of the markets to both the vendors and the residents. When you visit any of the farmers markets in the County, we ask that you are patient with the additional measures to keep vendors and customers safe.  Please remain in your vehicle and follow attendant guidance for new traffic flow. No reusable market bags or egg cartons will be permitted.   Pop your trunk for purchases to be placed directly into your vehicle.

California Farmers Market
Reopens April 25th!
Saturdays, 9:00AM to 1:00PM
(BAE Parking Lot)

North County/Charlotte Hall Farmers Market
Reopens April 4th!
April 2020: Wednesday and Saturday, daylight hours
May: Everyday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
(Charlotte Hall Library Parking Lot)

Home Grown Farm Market
Reopens April 4th!
Saturdays, 9:00AM to 1:00PM
(Red Barn)

Help support local businesses and farmers, plus you get local healthy food!

and in these trying times, no need to worry about

DFD (did i say that???)