Westover Farmers' Market

Journalism 459 - Multimedia Class Project - Shot with a CANON Vixia HF M500 camera "The goal of this project was to profile the new addition to the Morgantown Farmer’s Market."

By James Scott, Whitley Rose, and Kaity Wilson, June 25, 2014

Weekly, Local Farmer’s Market Provides Live Music, Variety of Produce

"The Morgantown Farmers Market has been allowing local farmers to share what they love with the Morgantown community since 2002." "

By Alexis Randolph, The Daily Athenaeum, June 3, 2014

Monongalia County Elementary Students Sell Locally-Grown Produce at Farmers Market

"It may be winter, but the Morgantown Farmers Market is still in full swing, thanks, in part, to some of its youngest vendors to date."

By Lauren Talotta, WBOY, January 4, 2013

Buy Local and Farmer's Markets

"Hosts: Cori Lucotch and Schuyler Harvath; Guests: WVU Residence Hall Coordinator Samantha Bonacci, Morgantown Farmer’s Market Coordinator Lisa Lagana, Mountain Harvest Farm Owner/Operator Mary Oldham, WellWVU Health Specialist Shannon Foster"

By Cori Lucotch, WWVU-FM U92, August 28, 2013

Morgantown Farmers Market to Host 10th Anniversary Celebration

"The Morgantown Farmers Market is hosting its 10th anniversary celebration June 1. It will take place at the new Morgantown Market Pavilion on Spruce Street."

By Kelsey Pape, WBOY, May 30, 2013

W.Va.'s local-food movement a model for Appalachia

"With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food. But creative collaborations with food entrepreneurs are seeding a new kind of economy that federal officials say could become a model for 12 other Appalachian states."

By Vicki Smith, Associated Press, May 22, 2013

First solar-powered farmers market lights up in Morgantown

"The City of Morgantown will soon host the state’s first solar-powered farmers market. The Mountain Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and sustainable development in mountain regions around the world. It’s donating a solar array to be constructed on the new Farmers Market Pavilion. The solar system is slated to be complete in March and will include an electric vehicle charging station."

By Glynis Board, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, February 28, 2013

Morgantown Marketplace Opens For Business

"In April construction began on a new home for Morgantown's Farmers Market. Years of hard work and planning came to fruition when the Morgantown Marketplace was officially opened as the market's new home on Saturday. The ribbon cutting was done by city officials, guests and dignitaries. A Monongalia County commissioner said the impact of the marketplace will reach beyond city-limits."

By Andrew Clay, WBOY, September 22, 2013

The Market: Stock your kitchen in no time with a visit downtown for farm fresh produce.

"It’s peak season on a Saturday at Morgantown Farmers’ Market. More than 30 vendors have gathered, setting up fruits, vegetables, and even crafts—preparing for another busy weekend. A line forms down the sidewalk in downtown Morgantown as regulars patiently wait for the market to begin. Finally, it’s 8:30 a.m. and the bell rings. The shopping starts."

By Antonia L. Cekada, WV Living MORGANTOWN, June/July 2012

Morgantown Farmer's Market Construction Continues

"The Morgantown Farmer's Market construction is showing progress although the city has pushed the completion date back about five weeks."

By Stacy Moniot, WBOY, June 13, 2012

Addition to Farmer’s Market aims to provide better sense of community

"The Morgantown Market Place, located on the corner of Spruce and Fayette streets, has begun long-awaited construction on a new, covered outdoor pavilion."

By Carlee Lammers, The Daily Athenaeum, April 5, 2012