johns Hopkins Hospital Farmers Market
The JH farmers' market provides a means for local farmers, food producers and food vendors to provide local, organic and healthy food options for staff, visitors, patients and the community of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Maryland Farmers market Association (MDFMA), Johns Hopkins Hospital Farmers Market and Johns Hopkins WIC office host a Maryland Market Money (MMM) promotion throughout the season that matches federal nutrition benefits at the market. When customers use their federal benefits MMM provides an additional $5 to purchase more at market and additional sales for farmers. The farmers market runs throughout the growing season (April to October). Monthly cooking demonstrations are offered by the JHH internal chef, Jakob Fatica and guest chefs from United Healthcare. The focus is on spreading awareness to educate market visitors on cooking with local, healthy and seasonal ingredients. The market is run by the hospital sustainability consultants, Reduction In Motion, with support from the Maryland Farmers Market Association
