As part of its employee wellness program, the Family Service Association has invited a local farmer to set up a fruit and vegetable stand on their newest location at 130 Rock Street, across from its main headquarters, every Wednesday, beginning in mid-July, 2009. "It's a terrific resource," noted Family Service Association director of development Mike Moran who shops at the stand every week. "It couldn't be more convenient for our employees or for neighbors and passers by," he added. North Dartmouth Farmer Frank Amaral offers a large assortment of berries and other fruits along with vegetables in season on Wednesdays from Noon to 4:00 p.m. An other market operates at Ruggles Park on Wednesday morning and at Kennedy Park on Saturday mornings. pictures of the Farmers' Market that operates on Wednesdays at Ruggles Park. For the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture list of statewide markets, click here. For more information about the Family Service market, contact Sue Potvin at 508-678-7542.

(Top row, left and right) Nearby Rock Street resident Ernie Sivak looks over the large assortment of fruits and vegetables that he would have to travel much farther to find were the market not available. (Top row, center) North Dartmouth Farmer Frank Amaral holds a "Veggie Buck" that can be used at his stand. (Middle row, left and right) Family Service Association director of development Mike Moran looks over the offerings that are conveniently located across the street from his office on Rock Street. (Bottom row, left) Grant Gisherman takes an order from a driver passing by on Rock Street. (Bottom row, right) Les Barry assists Ashley Tillman and her mother, Ramona, with a purchase.