NCC East 40 Community Garden

Come at The Farm Market at NCC, sponsored by the NCC East 40 Community Garden - this week we'll be celebrating those workhorses: pollinators!

Tomorrow: Wednesday, June 17
10 am - 2 pm
NCC's Bethlehem Campus Quad, 3835 Green Pond Rd. - follow the signs!

The East 40's beekeeper, Danielle Schwesinger, will be on hand to demo how bees make honey - we'll also have info for the kids, and you can learn about milkweed and its important role in feeding us.

Featuring:
- Fresh veggies (spinach, kale, rhubarb, radishes, Swiss Chard, endive) from Hahn Acre Bushel and Bloom LLC
- Garlic scapes from the East 40 garden
- Sweet and savory grab & go items from NCC culinary students - including some featuring honey
- Breads and baked goods from Bub’s Breads
- Hand-crafted personal care items from Lathers and lotions

Last week we welcomed a new vendor, Divine Dreamer's Readings and Shoppe with their tarot services and uniquely crafted crochet goods. Stop by to check them out!

You can buy bulk coffee beans from Monocacy Coffee Co., enjoy a complimentary cup of their brew, and purchase honey from Meadow View Beekeeping, LLC. and ceramics from .

We are also collecting for the HOPE Food Pantry drive (supporting NCC students). It's going to be a great day - come early for the best selection!

Northampton Community College

Farm to Tableware

Join instructor Cindy Vojnovic to create your own bowl, plate, and cup or mug using clay sourced directly from the East 40. Learn shaping and glazing techniques while crafting functional pieces from start to finish.

⚠️ This is a 4-part series – attendance at all sessions is required!
🔗 Register online: nccgo.cc/east40-workshops
📍 East 40 Community Garden, Bethlehem Campus

Section II dates:
📅 June 26 | 2–5:30 p.m.
📅 June 27 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📅 July 11 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📅 July 24 | 12–2 p.m.

🌻 Vendor Applications Open for the 2026 Farm Market at NCC! 🌻

The Farm Market at Northampton Community College is looking for local food producers and specialty food vendors to join us for the 2026 season!

We're currently seeking vendors offering:
🍎 Fruit
🍄 Mushrooms
🧀 Cheese & Eggs
🥤 Beverages
🍁 Maple Syrup
🥖 Prepared Foods
🧁 Gluten-Free Baked Goods

📅 June 3 – November 25, 2026
🕙 Wednesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA

We know every business has different needs, which is why we offer flexible participation options. Join us weekly, every other week, or once a month; whatever schedule works best for you!

The Farm Market at NCC connects local vendors with students, faculty, staff, and community members who are excited to support local agriculture and small businesses. Whether you're an established producer or looking to expand your customer base, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in becoming a vendor or learning more?
📧 [email protected]
📞 610-861-5321

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

Come at The Farm Market at NCC, sponsored by the NCC East 40 Community Garden:

Tomorrow: Wednesday, June 10
10 am - 2 pm
NCC's Bethlehem Campus Quad, 3835 Green Pond Rd. - follow the signs!

Featuring:
- Fresh veggies (spinach, kale, rhubarb, radishes) from Hahn Acre Bushel and Bloom LLC
- Sweet and savory grab & go from NCC culinary students
- Breads and baked goods from Bub’s Breads

And three NCC student entrepreneurs: returning favorite Tigerly Ceramics and Stuff, and new vendors: Clean Aromas Products (personal care items) and Divine Dreamer's Readings and Shoppe (tarot services and uniquely crafted crochet goods).

You can buy bulk coffee beans from Monocacy Coffee Co., enjoy a complimentary cup of their brew, and purchase honey from Meadow View Beekeeping, LLC. and ceramics from SouthSide Pottery.

We are also collecting for the HOPE Food Pantry drive (supporting NCC students), and the folks from the PSECU credit union will have their info table out. It's going to be a great day - come early for the best selection!

Northampton Community College

Summer starts at East 40! ☀️🌿

Join us for a Summer Solstice gathering featuring a meet and greet with our summer Artist in Residence, a plant ID walk led by Katelynn Frey, and time to connect around the fire.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

📍 East 40 Gardens, Bethlehem Campus
🗓 Monday, June 22
⏰ 2–6:30 p.m.

Your friendly reminder that we have students at Northampton Community College who can use help with their groceries (about one in three have self-identified as experiencing food insecurity at some point).

Enter the HOPE Food Pantry, set up to provide food and personal care items to those who need them. They can now accept perishable as well as non-perishable food, and are open during the summer months.

You can drop off donations at The Farm Market at NCC (10 am - 2 pm outside College Center in the Quad) when you come to . Thanks for considering!

Planning your week? How about including a trip to The Farm Market at NCC on Wedneday?

We'll be on the NCC Bethlehem campus Quad from 10-2 (rain or shine). The campus is at 3835 Green Pond Rd - follow the signs when you arrive!

We especially love to welcome neighbors from the community, so grab your bag to with our vendors: produce, breads and pastries, grab & go, honey, bulk coffee, personal care items and more! Come early for the best selection.

All the details: nccgo.cc/farmmarket

Northampton Community College

If you're a person who is interested in our farm-to-table food system, and how it works - and how it could work better - then this new documentary may be of interest to you!

"Fork in the Road" - narrated by Nick Offerman - follows small farmers, visionary chefs, and innovators working to heal the land, improve our food systems, and transition to a regenerative future for people and the planet. A Q&A with the filmmakers and Maria Rodale, local author and organic enthusiast, will follow.

This is the Opening Night event for the 22nd annual SouthSide Film Festival, and will include an opening party and the screening - admission payable at the door is $10 each ($5 for Bethlehem Co-op Market member-owners, or free with an all-access pass). You can attend either or both parts of the evening:

Wednesday, June 10
6-7:30 pm: Opening Party at Comfort Suites, 120 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem
7:30 pm: Travel to screening location (one block away, up a hill; parking available)
8 pm: Screening at Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem

Come spend an early summer evening, learning alongside like-minded folks!

Thanks for a wonderful opening day to the 2026 summer season of The Farm Market at NCC!

We had a great response, with several of our vendors selling out of their offerings. This is your friendly reminder to come early for the best selection (plus we'll try to have more inventory next week).

We'll be back on the Quad next Wednesday from 10-2 (rain or shine) with your opportunity to ! All the details, including directions and vendor schedules: nccgo.cc/farmmarket

Northampton Community College NCC East 40 Community Garden Hahn Acre Bushel and Bloom LLC Bub’s Breads Monocacy Coffee Co. Meadow View Beekeeping, LLC.

We are very excited to welcome you back to our outdoor edition of The Farm Market at NCC - sponsored by the NCC East 40 Community Garden.

Tomorrow: Wednesday, June 3
10 am - 2 pm
NCC's Bethlehem Campus Quad, 3835 Green Pond Rd. - follow the signs!

Come :

- Fresh veggies (spinach, lettuce, kale, rhubarb, radishes) from Hahn Acre Bushel and Bloom LLC
- Plant starts (tomatoes, sage, thyme, lunch box peppers) from the Farm at East 40
- Sweet and savory grab & go from NCC culinary students
- Breads and baked goods from Bub’s Breads
- Handcrafted personal care items from Lathers and lotions

You can also buy bulk coffee beans from Monocacy Coffee Co., enjoy a complimentary cup of their brew, and purchase honey from Meadow View Beekeeping, LLC. and ceramics from SouthSide Pottery.

We are also collecting for the HOPE Food Pantry drive (supporting NCC students), and the folks from the Financial Aid office and PSECU credit union will have their info tables out.

Can't wait to kick off the new season with you!

Northampton Community College