Discover 10 must-try specialties
at New Castle County’s many farmers markets this summer

Tyler Reed grew up on a farm in Warwick, Maryland, but now has his sights set on bringing the beauty of farm-fresh produce to customers of New Castle County’s farmer’s markets.

Find treats at seasonal stands across Northern Delaware

June 17, 2025

By NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

REED’S PRODUCE

Owner Tyler Reed always brings the pick of the crop from local farms. Depending on what’s in season, expect to see such treats as carrots, strawberries, lettuce, scallions, radishes, cauliflower and more.

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NONNY’S SHEA BUTTERS

Nourish and rejuvenate your skin naturally with these hand-crafted beauty products, blended with almond, coconut and jojoba oils. Nonny’s has been a family-run business since 2000.

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FOREVER FREEZE

You’ll be amazed by the intense flavors that freeze drying gives to food, from fruit to candy and even ice cream, all made locally by entrepreneur Amira Radovic.

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SWEET HAVEN BAKERY

The lineup evolves with the seasons, but the crusty goodness is always there with these fresh-baked treats. Check out the strawberry cream rolls, cinnamon swirl bread and jalapeno cheddar loaves.

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GIVE ME SOME SUGAR

You’ll find some unique sweet treats, along with some irresistible baked goods like banana bread and pumpkin bread — all homemade in Hockessin!

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CHERRY’S BAKING CO.

Be sure to check out Teresa’s scrumptious (and award-winning) homemade cheesecakes, available in a variety of flavors, and beloved from Middletown all the way up to Philly.

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RANDALIA BEE HIVES

Brought to you by the busy bees of Chesapeake City, Maryland, the lineup of products from Randalia Farm includes soaps, lip balms, face and body creams & butters, and so much more.

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HOLLAR BOYS BEEF JERKY

It all started with a father and son in Middletown experimenting with their backyard smoker. Now, you’ll find the Hollar Boys’ small-batch snacks showing up on store shelves and even online retailers. But nothing beats buying your next bag of chewy goodness straight from the maker.

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POWERS FARM MEATS

Raised naturally at the family farm in Townsend, Delaware, the beef and pork from Powers Farm are local favorites.

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HARVEY HAVEN LAVENDER FARM

Sustainably grown lavender from Townsend, Delaware, is transformed into fragrant, soothing beauty products, from soaps and lotions to body butters and oils.

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The team from Harvey Haven Lavender say they are transforming their new farm into a “destination for those of us who value the goodness of the earth’s bounty.”

Photo courtesy of Harvey Haven Lavender

This article was adapted from a piece originally posted at https://spotlightdelaware.org/2025/06/17/sponsored-10-must-try-treats-for-summer/.