Great news about the Exeter Farmers' Market

Farmers’ Market soon to be a reality in Exeter

“Plans are almost complete and we expect to have our first market on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 3pm until 7pm”, stated Exeter farmers’ market association chair, Joan Brady.  “The market will be located at Gary Bean Securities, 588 Main St, at the south end of Exeter and we will gratefully make use of their expansive, shady lot”.  We anticipate the lot can hold about 15 vendors and we would welcome the challenge of finding a new location in season 2, should we outgrow the present location,” Brady, who farms with her family outside of Dashwood, continued.  

Plans for the market originated with the Exeter Chamber of Commerce who engaged both the Exeter BIA and the Town of South Huron in plans to begin a farmers market in Exeter.  Both chamber employee, Amanda Marshall and Huron County Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, Kerri Herrfort have been valuable resources in determining location, connecting with vendors, working with community partners and doing much of the legwork to develop the market.  

There has been a great deal of interest on behalf of both vendors and the public and we predict a successful first season,” enthused Anne Langendyk, market vice chair and chamber representative to the association. “I can’t wait to buy meats, fresh fruit and vegetables from the folks that grow them and I am glad to support the local farmers in this way”.

The Exeter Farmers’ Market will be a producer based market and the rules and regulations allow only local and bona-vide producer-vendors to sell at the market.  The season will extend from May 21, 2009 until October 29, 2009. “The public is looking to buy local and to get to know the farmer that produces their food, so it makes sense to make the market producer only,” explained Joan Brady. “We have great variety of vendors on our list including those that will sell frozen pork, fruits and berries, vegetables, cut flowers, baking, flowering plants, preserves and spreads and more.  There is something for everyone”, said Brady

Vendor Packets are presently being sent to farmers and vendors that have expressed interest in being part of the market.  For more information about the market or to receive a vendor packet please contact the Exeter Farmers’ Market Manager, Diane Klopp at 519-236-7999 or dklopp@hay.net  

Contact:

Joan Brady, Exeter Farmers’ Market Association Chair           (519) 237-3139

Anne Langendyk, Exeter Farmers’ Market Vice Chair              (519) 235-3350

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