Farmers market will open Saturday

The Kootenai County Farmers' Market opens Saturday for its 27th season.

Twelve new farmers joined the market this year, adding grass-fed pork, raw milk, cheese, mushrooms, duck and chicken eggs. There will also be fruits and vegetables throughout the season.

"Vegetable starts, organic or not, abound," says a press release. "As do hardy perennials, annuals, herbs and berry starts. All plants are grown here in Kootenai County and vendors take pride in not selling plants before the weather is ready for them."

The market is open 9 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at U.S. 95 and Prairie in Hayden. It is also open 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Fifth and Sherman in downtown Coeur d'Alene.