(Oranjestad)—If you’re looking for some fresh and local produce, visit the farmer’s markets at Santa Rosa, STR FARM Aruba and Ostrich Farm this weekend for a nice selection of fruits, veggies, local honey, and other fresh and locally produced goods!
After their successful first pop-up market last month, The Department of Agriculture, or commonly known here as Santa Rosa, is organizing another Pop-Up Market/Farmer’s Market at their headquarters at Piedra Plat 114A today starting from 8am to11am. Santa Rosa is known for promoting and teaching about farming on the island, and so it’s where local farmers and cattlemen go to offer the community some of their home-grown produce. At this market you may find a few stands that sell locally-grown (micro) greens, as well as different fruits and veggies, fresh beef, eggs and even local honey.
Similarly today, STR FARM Aruba (Alto Vista 18F), and on Sunday the Ostrich Farm, are both hosting another market event, offering a wide range of fruits and veggies, as well as honey, eggs, herbs and local craft! You may even find homemade kimchi and local coffee!
Agriculture is a huge part of the Aruban identity, as the island has a rich history of being built by local farmers and cattlemen back in the old days. This is why these local farmer’s markets are essential in maintaining the tradition of the “cunucero*” and to further promote the beauty and love that goes into farming and cultivation of home-grown food.
* “Farmer” in Papiamento.
