The Common Market has about 205 local vendors in its two stores located on West Seventh Street and Pike. “Local” is considered anything produced within 200 miles of Frederick. Of those, 106 are from Maryland and 22 are from Washington, D.C. The rest are from VA, WV and PA. Stop by both locations all summer long to pick up fresh food and support local food producers. CommonMarket.coop
TWIN BEARS BAKERY
Twin Bears Bakery specializes in creating naturally fermented breads in the French tradition of Pain Au Levain. Head bakers Jay Switlick and Andrew Roy use locally sourced grains and ingredients to create some of the best breads the area has to offer. As traditional bakers Jay and Andrew complete many of the processes by hand that are typically completed by machines in modern bakeries. Fresh local flour combined with a traditional hands-on approach to baking produces a bread that is as unique and diverse as this wonderful area we all call home. TwinBearsBakery.com
"Common Market has always been supportive of our core mission of supporting Farmers, Millers and Communities through bread." - Andrew Roy
MARYLAND LAMB CO.
Maryland Lamb Co-op is a collective of farms producing grass-fed lamb. They pride themselves on raising our lambs locally and sustainably. They take customers from pasture to plate, in a very open and interactive journey. The co-op is women focused and run, with an interest in fostering good food, a spirit of community and environmental stewardship. Their ultimate goal is to leave the world just a little better than how we found it. MarylandLamb.com
"We love how Common Market focuses on featuring local farmers to keep our local food systems strong and we are excited that their values align closely with those of the co-op." - Meredith Null
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
South Mountain Creamery is a family and farmer-owned and operated farm located in Middletown, MD that has been bringing high-quality, farm-fresh products to the area for more than 20 years. They are committed to providing fresh, wholesome food by using sustainable practices like grass-fed and non-GMO farming standards, reusable packaging, all-natural ingredients and supporting the local community. SouthMountainCreamery.com
“South Mountain Creamery has been a proud partner with The Common Market for many years because we share a similar vision: providing customers with the opportunity to “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” through a transparent food supply chain.” - Chris Horn
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY
White House Nursery is a family run central Maryland Small Business that grows unique and traditional seasonal plants of beauty and purpose that enrich lives with color, fragrance and flavor. They provide high quality plants while creating an environment sensitive to the needs of customers, employees, and community. "Doing the right thing even when no one is looking," is a core value that guides everything they do. WhiteHouseNursery.com
"White House Nursery appreciates the research and concern The Common Market puts into providing quality products to their community." - Marilyn Sparks
PLEASANT HILL PRODUCE
Pleasant Hill Produce was founded in 2014 by Ben Sayler of Walkersville, Maryland. They grow a wide range of vegetables on over five acres and work with other local farms to offer a very diverse CSA program, including fruits, meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, etc. PleasantHillProduce.com
"I appreciate that the common market carries such a wide range of organic and local products." - Ben Sayler
HOUSE IN THE WOODS
House in the Woods Farm is a certified organic farm in Adamstown, Maryland, founded in 2000 by Phil and Ilene Freedman. Hands-on education on the farm is at the heart of what they do—from the on-farm CSA program to Common Market Crop Mobs—teaching the community to participate in the growth of food, get their hands into the soil and connect to the land. The Common Market sells their heirloom tomato and herb seedlings, heirloom tomatoes, butternut squash and sweet potatoes. HouseInTheWoods.com
"As member-owners and a vendor of the Common Market, I appreciate the Common Market’s long-term commitment to supporting local farmers in our community." - Ilene Freedman
SOUTH MOUNTAIN MICROFARM
South Mountain MicroFARM is more than fresh, sustainable and local. They are committed to providing the highest quality products that improve not only the health of their customers but also the community and the ecosystems that surround them. This is made possible by utilizing an Eco-System Approach to year-round production and the fact that they use no chemical pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, growth hormones or antibiotics in their operations. SouthMtnMicrofarm.com
"We love The Common Market for their support of local producers, their dedication to helping new vendors get started, and their regular events that showcase new products and producers." - Levi Sellers