The Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market will open Friday, July 10 at ODWIN Learning Center, 1943 Dorchester Ave., directly across from Ashmont Station and the Carruth Building. The market, sponsored by SMAMS, ODWIN, Wainwright Bank and the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, will run every Friday through October 30, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, rain or shine.

Market vendors include Brox Farm of Dracut, run by former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Dumaresq; Springbrook Farm of Littleton, a family farm since 1713; Flats Mentor Farm of Lancaster, a project that helps immigrant farmers get a start in the United States; and Dorchester's own Cedar Grove Gardens. Additional vendors are being recruited over the summer, with an eye toward a bakery and an artists' group.

To make this healthy food available to all, vendors will accept Food Stamps, WIC coupons, and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition coupons. Food Stamps up to $10 will be matched by "Boston Bounty Bucks."

For more information on the Grand Opening July 10, or to ask about volunteer opportunities, please call the SMAMS office at 617-825-3846.