(Oranjestad)—If you’re looking for some fresh and local produce, visit the farmer’s markets at Santa Rosa and STR FARM Aruba this upcoming Saturday for a nice selection of fruits, veggies, local honey, and other fresh and locally produced goods!
After their successful first pop-up market last year, 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 this Saturday 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, STR FARM Aruba, located in Alto Vista 18F, offers a wide range of fruits and veggies, as well as honey, eggs and herbs. 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.
