~~The Clay County Community Farmer’s Market is truly an example of partnerships.  The Clay County Extension Council and the Clay County Agricultural Advisory Council partnered with the City of Manchester to start a farmer’s market at the current site.  This past season the market outgrew its location and is now looking to partner with another community organization for a site to sell on and build a pavilion.  Partnerships with those that administer WIC has helped the market draw new clientele.  The greatest partnership though has been with Manchester-Clay County Community who has supported the market and helped increase the dollars spent on fresh produce, crafts, flowers, meat and bake goods that have doubled over just two years ago.  Extension has performed critical roles in the farmers’ market success through leadership development, partner identification and resource management.