Photos: West Seneca Farmers Market opens for the season
The West Seneca Farmers Market kicked off on Union Road in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Buffalo News Photographer Libby March was there to observe the market's wares, attendees and ambiance.
Gabriel Thur, 2 (center), battles with Alivia Goguen, 7 (left), and Vivian Rados, 8, playing with their toy balloons at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Jars of relish are available at the Dot's Pantry tent at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Wayne Sisler (right) and his wife, Debbie Sisler, sell vegan treats at their Eat Your Feelings booth at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
People wait in line at the Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage & Deli table at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Deontae Smith completes a sale at the We R Nuts and Ko's Kettle Corn booth at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Jo-Marie Human sells zinnias at the Human Farms and Greenhouses booth at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
People queue up, awaiting fried dough, at the House of Munch truck at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Painted welcome signs available for sale at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Karleigh Radtke, 7, selects a doll from a bin at the Ten Lives Club fundraising table while visiting the farmers market with her mom, Karoline Radtke, in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
People relax with food at picnic tables at the farmers market in West Seneca on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Libby March
Forever a Michigander, newly a proud Buffalonian. I worked as a freelance photojournalist for ten years with frequent contributions to The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more, before joining the staff at The Buffalo News in summer 2022.
"We’re spoiled to have so many family farms right in our backyard, and the market is the perfect place to meet these producers in-person," writes Janelle Harb.