Duke Farmers Market
This Week at the Market
- Stop at the LIVE FOR LIFE tent and talk to dietitians about food and nutrition.
- Taste the difference of the farmers market and sample fresh, just-picked produce at farmers' tables.
Be a locavore
LIVE FOR LIFE challenges employees to "Be a Locavore" and eat local foods.
LIVE FOR LIFE
LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program, offers a variety of programs and services, such as health assessments, smoking cessation programs and fitness activities to help eligible faculty, staff and family members reach health and fitness goals.
Finding farmers markets
There are plenty of places to find farmers markets and farm stands.
Duke sustainability
The Duke Farmers Market supports Duke's sustainability efforts.
2012 Schedule
The Duke Farmers Market is open every Friday until July 27 and every other Friday from Aug. 10 to Sept. 24. Learn more about at the Duke Farmers Market.
Stay Informed About LIVE FOR LIFE Events
- Learn about current events for the Market by following Working@Duke on Facebook.
- Sign up for the LIVE FOR LIFE listserve to receive brief, weekly e-mail messages.
- Visit This Week at the Market for weekly updates.
Local Foods, Global Flavors
This year the Duke Farmers Market celebrates various countries around the world while featuring a specific recipe of a local fruit or vegetable in season! Come celebrate Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This Season
- Duke Campus Farm sells fresh produce grown nearby on Duke Forest land.
- Olifant+Castelo sells a new line of small batch spice kits, including French, Italian, Indian, and more.
- Try a SALAD-TO-GO on the patio. After shopping at the Market, stop at the patio in front of the Searle Center to purchase a SALAD-TO-GO from the Commons Restaurant.
- Outdoor Patio Seating. Join colleagues for lunch on the patio outside the Searle Center.
- Take the Stairs. Stairwell from outside the Mudd Library is open down to the Searle Center patio.
- New Recipe Collection Book. Pick up your copy of Local Foods, Global Flavors: Duke Farmers Market 2012 Recipe Collection
- Collect Recipe Cards each month to see tips to buy, store, and prepare fresh foods in season.
More About the Duke Farmers Market
The Duke Farmers Market is sponsored by LIVE FOR LIFE. The market serves as a sustainable method to provide Duke faculty and staff with fresh, locally-grown produce.
- Click here to see which local farmers and vendors participate in our weekly market.
- Click here where the Duke Farmers Market is located on campus.
- Click here to see schedule of events including cooking demonstrations, countries celebrated and produce featured.
- SCAN your badge and you could win a basket full of fresh produce!
- For more information please call LIVE FOR LIFE 684-3136, option 1