Celebrating its ninth season, the University of Delaware’s summer Farmers Market, presented by Dining Services, will be held on the front patio of Perkins Student Center from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., beginning this Thursday, June 20.

The market offers fresh produce and baked goods for sale, along with a weekly, unique, summer recipe prepared on-site by one of Dining Services’ chefs.

Through Green Thread, Dining Services’ environmental platform, a special emphasis is placed on responsible sourcing. Whenever possible, Dining Services purchases local, seasonal and responsibly sourced products. Depending on the growing season and availability, the market brings a variety of fresh ingredients from local farms to campus.

This June, market visitors may find items from these locations and many others:

• Cutone Mushrooms in Avondale, Pennsylvania;
• Dan Graiff Farms in Newfield, New Jersey;
• Flaim Farms in Vineland, New Jersey;
• Greater Tater in Wayland, New York;
• Johnson Farms in Orefield, Pennsylvania;
• Koppert Cress Farms in Cutchogue, New York;
• Leone Farms in Clarksboro, New Jersey;
• Mento Farms in Hammonton, New Jersey;
• Mushroom Delight in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania;
• Pontano Farms in Vineland, New Jersey;
• Petrongolo Plantation in Hammonton, New Jersey;
• Sonny Boy Produce in Landisville, New Jersey; and
• The Sproutman in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania.

In case of inclement weather, an announcement will be posted on Dining Services’ social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@DiningUD).

Acceptable payment methods include points, Flex and cash.