The good eating season begins June 1st with the opening of Produce in the Park Farmers Market. It will be open every Thursday through September 28 in Atlantic City Park, 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Seventeen vendors come from Elk Horn, Brayton, Shelby, Walnut, Oakland Wiota, Bridgewater and rural Atlantic to provide fresh, locally grown and raised, and homemade food and crafts. Some have been serving you, the consumer, for several  years and new ones are joining.

Fresh, locally grown spring produce such as greens, radishes, onions, herbs and rhubarb will be the high light. But produce also includes eggs, beef, chicken and pork. Vendors will offer home produced syrup, honey, jams and baked goods. Bedding plants will be available.

Produce in the Park requires that all food, crafts and other items be locally grown or made. Goat milk soap and personal care items, other bath and body products, handmade rugs and other home décor are some of the products available.

You can choose your evening meal from Knights of Columbus, Stone Arch Pizzeria and Hy-Vee. Wells Fargo is the June sponsor so will be offering tasting samples. The Atlantic Chamber and supporting businesses will be giving away free shopping bags.

Produce in the park is a community event offering entertainment, children’s activities and the opportunity to learn about organizations and community resources. The Atlantic Public Library will be present each week. A Farmers Market Scavenger hunt for you will also be available every week.

Senior and WIC coupons and SNAP EBT cards are all accepted by certified vendors.

For continuous information, go to Face book: produce in the park.