Horizons Accomplishments–Farmers’ Market
The Horizons study circles on poverty brought forth the idea that there needs to be a means to fight financial poverty through the opportunity for supplemental income. The farmers’ market provides such an avenue for sellers at the farmers’ market. Also, through the discount for youth sellers, young people have a way to supplement their income as well and to help them learn how to become responsible, productive adults.
A successful farmers’ market was held each Thursday afternoon in August and the first two Thursdays in September 2007. An estimated 250 to 300 persons attended each week.
Based on the success of last year’s market, which began as an August-only event and was then extended into September, the 2008 Columbus Farmers’ Market will begin in mid-July and run until mid-September. It will once again take place on Thursday afternoons in Railroad Park, beginning July 24th and running through September 11th. The farmers’ market committee hopes to welcome back most, if not all, of last year’s sellers and add to add several more. Again, the targeted items for the market will be fresh garden produce, eggs, plants, baked goods, preserves, etc. Local musicians provided music for many of the farmers’ markets in 2007, and are expected to return in 2008. Picnic tables will once again be available for people to sit and socialize. In rural Montana, the farmers’ market will be an avenue to help fight social poverty by providing support systems. Also, it is planned to have a vendor present at most of the markets to sell food suitable for the dinner hour. Registration forms and health rules are currently available at the Stillwater Extension Office, located in the Courthouse. The contact person, Marcia, may also be contacted at 321-1377 for further information.
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