With hopeful thoughts of spring, local Farmers Market volunteers plan for 2008 season
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Local Farmers Market volunteers and participants gather, above, at Smith's Coach Room to plan the upcoming season of the Columbia City Farmers Market. This year's market will offer full and half size spots for local entrepreneurs to reserve. At center, near the flag, is Farmers Market coordinator Tiffany Herron.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Despite what the groundhog did or did not say a few weeks ago, we know that spring is just around the corner. Really!
Local gardeners and farmers know this as well, and many are already preparing for their upcoming growing season. Buying seed, preparing soil in their greenhouses and planning for the 2008 Farmers Market in downtown Columbia City.
Farmers Market members met recently to initiate plans for the year, establish dates and cover various details for this year’s market.
The 2008 Farmers Market season will kick off on Saturday, May 3 and will continue each Saturday until October 4. The hours will be 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Farmers Market board of directors includes Deb Hiss – president, Jenny Spitler – vice president, Kevin Ousley – treasurer and Philip Couch – secretary. Other board members include Becky Thompson and Margarent Sproles. The Farmers Market is coordinated by Tiffany Herron.
After considering various locations for the marketplace this year, the committee elected to stay on the Whitley County Courthouse square for this season.
Local growers, artisans and entrepreneurs are invited to reserve their seasonal spot in the Farmers Market. A full-sized spot for the entire season is $50. For the first time, a limited number of half-sized spots are also available for the season and may be reserved for $30 for the entire season.
For more information or to reserve a spot in the 2008 Farmers Market, contact Tiffany Herron at 248-2148 or send an e-mail to milesofsmiles6@yahoo.com