Asparagus Has Arrived! Tender and tasty asparagus is now available at your local Greenmarket!

Did you know that even though asparagus is an early crop, it's tricky to grow? The first harvest usually comes a full three years after planting. And, farming asparagus requires more than patience; as the days grow warmer, asparagus spears have to be picked every day! Greenmarket asparagus growers are a dedicated lot.

Easy to prepare, farm-fresh asparagus can be enjoyed with every meal. Asparagus spears are chock full of valuable nutrients and fiber and add elegance to any plate. Enjoy steamed asparagus along side a soft-boiled egg for a more colorful and nutritious breakfast. Wrap bacon around it for a savory appetizer. Drizzle it with Hollandaise sauce for a classic side. Roast it with olive oil and add it to your favorite salad. However you enjoy it, each time you eat asparagus you're giving your body and palate a treat.

Market-to-Table Tours with New York's Top Chefs!

Starting May 17th, join an all-star cast of New York's hottest chefs on a series of intimate Greenmarket tours followed by a unique meal at each chef's restaurant. Discover how the Greenmarket’s ingredients influence the chefs' menus, find out what they love most about this famed farmers market, savor the flavors together, and, best of all, learn to shop like a chef.

Featured chefs include Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, Peter Hoffman of Savoy, Colin Alevras of The Tasting Room, Alex Guarnaschelli of Butter, Saul Bolton of Saul, and Chef/Owner Bill Telepan of Telepan.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to spend a day with your culinary idol and enjoy a one-of-a-kind meal.

Tickets are $125 per person and space is very limited. Don't delay; reserve your space today! Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Now Open for Business! Markets are re-opening city-wide

Coming Soon... More markets are set to re-open very soon for what is sure to be our yummiest year yet

Pardon Our Appearance: Union Square Renovations Underway!

Union Square Park is getting a makeover, but our world-famous Union Square Greenmarket is still open for business on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Farm stands on the west side of Union Square remain in their usual locations, while the producers you would typically find on the park's north side have shifted south along 14th Street. Same great farmers, same great food -- just a few steps away.

So, keep showing Union Squares farmers a lot of love by shopping there while the Parks Department does its stuff. And remember that spring has sprung. Rick Bishop reports that ramps will be here in mere weeks! Dont miss this and countless other delectable, seasonal delights.

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve with Our New Greenmarket Gear

You love to shop at the Greenmarkets so show your shopper pride with some Greenmarket gear. Great gifts for you and the foodies in your life, merchandise includes aprons, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and tank tops as well as stuff for lil sprout shoppers (bibs and more!). Click here to be the first in your building to sport Greenmarket gear, and help support your favorite farmers.

A Farmer Speaks: What's Wrong with the New Farm Bill

Sick of corn being king? Well, farmers who want to grow sustainable, seasonal crops are not only losing their subsidies -- they're being penalized. Read all about one farmer`s unfortunate plight and then pick up the phone and tell your local politicians what you think of these flawed policies ... before it`s too late and corn is coronated forevermore. Read The New York Times editorial "My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables)" by farmer Jack Hedin.

Click here to find your Congressional contacts.

Click here to find your Senatorial contacts.

Click here to learn more about the 2007 Farm Bill.