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Students ride in a carriage at FAB's annual Fall Fest on Oct. 17 2024.

Fall Fest brings horses, farmers and freebies

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 26, 2024

Horses trotted past Eastway on Oct. 17 to the sound of steel drums at what would become one of the best-attended Fall Fest’s yet.  Melissa Williams, a junior psychology major, sat with her friend...

Students ride in a carriage at FAB's annual Fall Fest on Oct. 17 2024.

FAB debuts collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market at annual Fall Fest

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter October 19, 2024

The Flash Activities Board ran its annual Fall Fest in collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market for the first time with hopes of getting students to explore the variety of Kent’s locally owned business.  “I...

Attendees of the Haymakers Farmers Market peruse the various products up for sale on Feb. 17, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best date spot (winner feature)

Addison Foreman, General Assignment Editor April 4, 2024

FIRST: Haymaker Farmers’ Market The year-round Haymaker Farmers’ Market, which is open weekly on Saturday mornings downtown, creates community — according to vendor Emily Starcher.  Starcher...

Haymaker Farmers’ Market is in full swing on campus

Morgan Hoover, Reporter February 20, 2024

Haymaker Farmers’ Market partnered with Kent State Tuesday to bring together local businesses, on-campus programs and organizations for students. Nearby vendors such as Busy B Patisserie and Bee Gluten...

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Haymaker Farmers’ Market cultivates community year-round

Parker Gorman, Reporter February 19, 2024

With a commitment to local agriculture, loyal vendors and community engagement, Haymaker Farmers’ Market remains a symbol of resilience and connection in Kent.  There may be a chill in the air this...

The Haymaker Farmers' Market sign sits near the  entrance of the Campus Rec Lot.

University farmers’ market brings in local small businesses

Kylee Coles, Reporter October 17, 2023

The university’s farmers’ market, working with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, brought local food and item vendors to the Campus Rec Lot Tuesday.  Some vendors in attendance at the farmers’ market...

Haymaker Farmers Market comes to Kent State

Dennis Farahani, TV2's Reporter September 19, 2023

The Haymaker Farmers Market kicks off the fall season and gives students an opportunity to support local farms. Students are able to buy farm fresh honey, flowers, fruits, and so much more. There are around...

Members of the Kent community check out vendors and their tables at the Kent State Farmers' Market March 21, 2023.

Farmers’ market to take over Student Center Green

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter September 15, 2023

The university’s farmers' market will take place on the Student Center Green Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.  The event is being hosted in collaboration with Haymaker Farmers' Market, a weekly...

How changes to SNAP benefits impact the Kent community

April 25, 2023

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have decreased to pre-pandemic levels in March, and Portage County residents are starting to see the effects. For years, many Ohioans have been...

Members of the Kent community check out vendors and their tables at the Kent State Farmers' Market March 21, 2023.

Kent State Farmers’ Market provides “the freshness aspect”

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter March 22, 2023

The Kent State Farmers’ Market allows customers to learn about the market, talk to different vendors and purchase fresh produce. Kent State University partnered with the Haymaker Famers’ Market...

Sunflower microgreens from Forestview Farmhouse. Forestview Farmhouse has partnered with Mamalagel's Bagels to provide an indulgent brunch bag– farm fresh eggs, microgreens and bagels.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market returns to Kent Campus

Madison Goerl, Reporter April 26, 2022

Twenty family farms are returning to Kent Campus April 26 in collaboration with Kent State of Well-being. In addition to fresh produce, students can find crafts, workshops, sweet treats and live music...

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Haymaker Farmers’ Market starts its’ summer season for the 29th year

Brynne Mann Reporter May 15, 2021

The Haymaker Farmers’ Market is kicking off is 29th year in downtown Kent with its summer season on Franklin Avenue every Saturday. The summer season features a wide variety of vendors with fresh produce,...