Jan is President of Buckingham Township Civic Association which runs the market. The Buckingham Township Civic Association started the farmers market in 1975 and it is one of the oldest farmers markets in the US. It was cutting edge for its time; the first farmers market in California did not open until 1979. Now there are farmers markets all over the country as people realize the benefits of locally grown food and supporting local farmers. Each Saturday over 1,000 people come into town for the market.  

 

The market moved to Doylestown Borough in 1980, and it eventually moved to its current location on Hamilton Street between West Oakland and State Street. The

 market is open each Saturday from 7 am until noon; their season is April until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Each week there are 25 full time vendors and five farms, both organic and non-organic. They have a community space for local non-profit or artist where they frequently have arts and crafts demonstrations; there is also different live music each week. They have a free Book Nook and crafts for kids; kids look forward to coming to the market each Saturday.

 

Any profits from the farmers market are used to purchase land conservation rights in the area. Jan invited everyone to come and enjoy themselves and say hello.