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The Memphis Farmers Market, originally scheduled to begin the season April 4, won’t open as scheduled.

“Following Mayor Strickland’s ‘Safer at Home’ order that runs through April 7, we feel it is our responsibility to do our part to flatten the curve and help stop the transmission of this virus through our city,” a press release sent from market organizers said.

“We have our sights set on a May 9 opening day, but we appreciate everyone’s understanding should that date need to be adjusted. We are also exploring ways to get our vendors' products in your hands in the interim, so we promise to keep you updated on that front as well. Please check back in the coming weeks and we’ll do our best to keep our ‘virtual’ MFM community engaged.”

The website is www.memphisfarmersmarket.org.