Success StoryFarmers Market Customer Appreciation Event



Farmers Market Customer Appreciation Event

Author: Gary Hamilton

Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES

Major Program: Farmer's Markets

Plan of Work: Production and Economic Challenges Facing Crop Producers

Outcome: Long-Term 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 held at the brand new Farmers’ Market Pavilion in downtown Mt. Sterling. The event included: Food, Educational Demonstrations, Displays, Health Screenings and Door Prizes. 750 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. The Farmers' Market has also hired a Market Manager and now accepts WIC and Senior Coupons, SNAP and offers Double Dollars.






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