Farmer’s Market is for everyone
Published 5:19 am Thursday, August 4, 2016
- CARSON REEHER | HERALD Marianne Cicala and J.C Diaz represent Crickets Cove Farm and Forge at the marketplace.
The Farmville Community Marketplace has a little something for everyone. Vendors selling anything from produce to crafts gather starting at 9 a.m. each Saturday. Rodney Lewis has been managing the Farmer’s Market for the last three years. He said he has seen the market grow since becoming manager.
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Kaila Todd sells peanut butter balls in packs of three at her booth. This was her first time selling goods at the farmer’s market.
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Red Porter sells Shorty’s products. He also helps with the Kid Corner.
On an average Saturday, Lewis said, the market has about four produce vendors, two bakers, two soap makers, two meat vendors and some artists selling craft products.
In the center of the market is a “Kids Corner,” with crafts and toys set up. Sarah Gardner helps to watch children while their parents shop at the market.
The market opens in April each year and runs through October.
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Zorah Todd, left, and Elianah Todd make crafts in the Kids Corner during Saturday’s farmer’s market.
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Carrots and herbs sell fast at the Crickets Cove Farm and Forge booth.
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Bib Stratton sells products from his farm, including eggs and a variety of meat.
