Buying fresh, local produce keeps getting easier in Mattapoisett. In July a new farmers market opened at the Knights of Columbus, founded by Wyandotte Farm owner Mike King of Mattapoisett.

The market, called Wyandotte Wednesdays, features poultry from Wyandotte Farm, vegetables from the new Healthy Futures Farm in Westport and Mattapoisett's Org Garden, and handmade items from local vendors.

King, who is also part of the Mattapoisett Farmers Market held at Old Rochester Regional Junior High on Tuesdays, says the new market isn’t trying to compete with the more established one up the road.

“If anything we’re providing additional access,” he said.

Nicole Young of Mattapoisett brings her Wicked Wood decorative figures to sell on Wednesdays and said she appreciates having a second market in town.

"It works because it's two different crowds," she said. "It gives people a choice. I wish there was one everyday."

King also said the Old Rochester market is full, and Wednesday's market gives additional farms and vendors exposure while also tapping into customers who are unable to go to the one on Tuesdays.

For Nathan and Averyl Andrade of Healthy Futures Farm in Westport, it's an opportunity to get the word out about their new venture. The pair, recent graduates of Bristol Community College's Sustainable Agriculture program, planted their first crop in April.

"We found out just how intense the food scarcity issue is in our area," said Averyl.

The Andrades said they want to help change that with their farm and provide more access to fresh, healthy food.

Being part of Wyandotte Wednesdays has been a good experience, they said. Plus, the area is a nice place for kids.

"Kids get to feel grounded and get the grass in between their toes," Averyl said.

In addition to produce, King is also taking advantage of the Knights of Columbus’s commercial kitchen to cook and serve chicken dinners, using poultry from his farm and homemade marinades. Patrons may dine in or take out, but either way King hopes it will become a popular aspect of the market.

The market is free this year to vendors, but next year King said he plans to charge a nominal fee.

This year, it will be open through December, moving inside when there is inclement weather and when winter sets in.

While most of the fresh produce will be gone by Thanksgiving, he said his vendors will also have jams and other canned products made with their harvest.

“I’m hoping this will give them a venue to sell their products during the holiday season,” King said.

The farmers market is Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 508-758-8230.