Ever since 1963, Funk's Farm Market, on South Duke Street, Millersville, PA, has been a landmark for Lancaster County locals.
Funk's Farm was founded 135 years ago in 1873 by Amos G. Funk. Forty-five years ago the farm market was established.
Every spring a wonderful selection of annual and perennial flowers are available to beautify local gardens.
There is also a well-stocked garden supply area, with gardening equipment, landscaping decorations, fertilizers and weed control products.
Late in the summer, the Butterfly House will be open behind the market. Shrubs are available in the back as well, including butterfly bushes that will attract many butterflies.
In the farm market itself, locally grown strawberries are on display. Through the summer, fruits and vegetables will be available in season, ending with fresh local corn in late summer and pumpkins in the fall. Wonderful baked goods include home made pies, cookies and breads, and even home made fudge is on sale.
The gift shop features scented candles, Pennsylvania Dutch gifts, and country home decorations.
If you're near Millersville, be sure to check out Funk's Farm Market. The Market is open Monday through Saturday during the spring and summer. Closed Sundays.
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Brian - This place looks like the type of place I love to shop at. Nice shots.
Brian,
Funks looks like a place I would be frequenting quite regularly if I lived near there. Amazing variety of goods and produce.I love the last picture especially.
Beautiful pictures and write-up......in fact, I'm off to feature this in the Localism Success and Accountability Group right now!
Jo
Jennifer, the selection both indoors and outdoors changes as the seasons change, so I like to stop by to see what's currently in season.
Jo,
I do live nearby, so I like to go regularly in the three seasons that the market is open each year.
Thanks for featuring the post in the Localism Success and Accountability Group!
Brian
Brian,
Now that I have been away from Lancaster County for 9 years, I admire and miss all the great produce and local flavor more than ever! Love that silver queen corn. funk's looks unchanged since I was last there.
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Brian...Those pictures are great! I like your writ up too!
That is a name to die for..... Funk! Oh the Marketing possibilities!
Jerry, Funk's Farm Market hasn't changed much in recent years. However, there are plans to develop a state-of-the-art retirement community on the surrounding farmland, while preserving the market itself.
Joan, thanks for stopping by. Actually, Funk isn't an uncommon name in the Pennsylvania Dutch areas of Lancaster County!
Brian - This is my kind of market ... we look for this kind of market whenever we holiday.
Hi Brian: Can't say I've been there but thanks for the inspiration to visit! Barbara R. :)
Kathy. I like to check out this kind of local market when I travel, too!
Barbara, it's worth visiting at this time of year - one of the nicest selection of flowers, and a very knowledgeable staff. Great produce, too.
Love Funks, been a customer, employee and would love to be a resident too with
the new retirment Village. Sign ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful piece of land the hills can
hide the village as a housing unit
Cindy, as of July 31, Funks' Farm Market has now closed its doors pending construction of the new retirement community. As a Farm Market customer myself, I will miss it. There are conflicting reports at the moment as to whether the Farm Market will reopen in a different form after the retirement home is completed. I'll be posting an update on Funks' Retirement Village and the future prospects of the Farm Market.