Rose District Farmers Market season begins April 4

The Rose District Farmers Market season opens April 4, offering fresh local meats, produce, bread, and more every Saturday (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) and Tuesday (4-8 p.m.).

SNAP benefits and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program are available for income-eligible shoppers, and the Rose District Farmers Market is once again a Double Up Oklahoma Farmers Market.

EBT cardholders can purchase SNAP tokens at the market and will receive Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) tokens for every $1 spent with SNAP, up to $20 per day. DUO tokens can then be used at the market to buy the following items:

• Fruits that are fresh, frozen, canned, or dried with no added salt, sugar, or fat
• Vegetables that are fresh, frozen, canned, or dried with no added salt, sugar, or fat
• Herbs
• Plants that grow food.

The Rose District Farmers Market began in 2003 with 10 vendors and now has approximately 50 regular weekly vendors.

"Our market has grown substantially over the past several years, and we've adapted to the response by giving our customers additional days to shop and more ways to pay as well as more local goods to choose from," said Farmers Market Facilitator Kathryn Vick. "Our goal has always been to provide fresh, locally produced food to the largest number of people possible. Our destination market is not just shopping or an event, it's an experience to be shared with all!"

Visit the market at 418 S. Main St. in Broken Arrow or check the Rose District Farmers Market Facebook page for details and more information about the weekly markets and vendors.