Harvesting Fresh Food and Fun

With the opening of The Market, the college opened a new era in serving the local community.

Constructed on 20 acres of campus, The Market features a post and beam Dutch Colonial building containing product areas, a bakery, receiving and prep/work areas, and office spaces. Construction plans call for the addition of a classroom as well as a nursery/greenhouse for plants and flowers.

From the heavenly smell of breads and pies, to the just-picked goodness of fresh fruits and vegetables, The Market is a heaven of homegrown, yet sophisticated delights. Student-grown-and-prepared produce, meat, dairy, and baked goods are offered along with gourmet goodies from outside vendors.

Throughout the fall, winter, spring, and summer, The Market offers family entertainment and learning opportunities. Seasonal festivals, pick-your-own fields, farm tours, and how-to demonstrations make The Market the local destination for fresh-air fun. For educational programs, The Market serves as a living outdoor classroom where learning becomes part of an enjoyable day down on the farm.

Bringing Education Down To Earth

From seed to feed to the consumers table, Delaware Valley College educates students in every facet of agriculture and business. The Market provides a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity for the students in these and other areas of study. Learning is brought down to earth, while real-life experience is elevated to an unparalleled level of excellence.

Business Administrations majors can handle The Market’s daily operations, including ordering, invoice processing, staff management and marketing. In the kitchen, Food Management majors can make sure supplies are available, handle prep work and hire kitchen personnel. Horticultural students can handle the daily care of orchards, vegetable gardens, and other growables. Community outreach programs can be organized and run by Education majors. A market newsletter can be written and produced by Written Communication majors, and the College’s Ornamental Horticulture department can landscape The Market’s exterior areas.