Success StoryFarmers Market Shows Appreciation To Customers
Farmers Market Shows Appreciation To Customers
Author: Gary Hamilton
Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Plan of Work: Production and Economic Challenges Facing Crop Producers
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The Farmers' Market provides an economic benefit and healthy nutritional role to the citizens of Mt. Sterling and Montgomery County. To help show it's customers how much they are appreciated, the Farmers Market Executive Board with the help of the Extension Service, organized a very successful Customer Appreciation Event. The event included: Food, Educational Demonstrations, Displays, Health Screenings and Door Prizes. 1000 plus customers attended this weekend event that spotlighted Montgomery Counties 30 Farmers Market Vendors and their produce. The 4H Junior Chef Team assisted with the event along with other volunteers. Many local businesses helped to support the event as well.
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