- We envision a world in which people are buying and eating fresh, local food
– Where local farmers are supported and thriving
– Where schools, community institutions, hospitals and restaurants serve local food.
– Where other Farmers’ Markets in our region share a mission of promoting and celebrating the
values of eating locally. - We believe that local foods nourish the community and support the local economy.
- We believe in sustainable practices, those that do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sean McKeone and his sons offered Shitake mushrooms, fresh spinach and rhubarb in addition to a selection of locally-grown fruit trees, brambles and plants. The Fitzgeralds offered a selection of jams, jellies, maple syrup and honey, eggs in addition to hand-painted sap buckets and free kittens! New the market is the Card Creek Trading Post – an endeavor being launched by Dennis and Netra Baker. Their table featured scallions, eggs, rhubarb, fresh flowers and a selection of plants including fresh herbs.
These farmers and others have put together a set of guidelines that provide some structure for the way our market will function. Participation in the Farmers' Market is open to all local farmers or others who wish to market handmade crafts, homemade baked cooks. Each participant is asked to sign an application form and comply with the guidelines.
Make it a point to visit the market often as the selection expands and changes with the season.
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That is awesome to have guidelines like that! It seems our Charleston, WV farmers market has become a market of hydroponic grown foods! We do have some small farmers there but they get over ran by the big greenhouse grower, ;-(!
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