The Farmers Market began like most years, but the struggles of finding good source of products to be sold, has led to an increase in interest to sell at the market in 2023.

The market accepts WIC and Senior Food Instruments or in 2022 SoliMarket produce cards for the first time as well as $2,000 in Kentucky Double Dollars to be handed out to eligible recipients.

After a successful 2022, the Extension Service was asked to conduct the delivery of the 2023 Senior Food Instrument distribution.  It took the entire staff to devise a plan to efficiently handout 140 Farmers Market SOLIMarket Food Instruments or cards.  The plan worked and we are working now to make sure the Kentucky Double Dollars vouchers are distributed to the Senior and the WIC participants to utilize in the local farmers market.  Our county was awarded 140 cards that contained $50 each.  A total of $7000 for our seniors and $2000 in Kentucky Double Dollars.  

A great program that we can incorporate into utilizing funds in our Farmers Market.  Customers tell the vendors over and over again, how much they appreciate the funds.