Success StoryTaylor County Farmers' Market



Taylor County Farmers' Market

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Planning Unit: Taylor County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

Plan of Work: Commercial and Homeowner Horticulture Education

Outcome: Initial Outcome


The Taylor County Farmers' Market received a USDA small business promotion grant last year to use toward the famers' market in Taylor County. In cooperation with the health department and the extension office the market is working toward a revitalization. Increasing interest within the market throughout the community by increased advertisement on radio paper and social media. While also, providing opportunities for vendors to utilize free advertisement, resources provided by the market, etc. A Facebook page was developed. Each week a post of what buyers can expect to see at the market is posted as well as posting pictures on Saturday morning at the beginning of the market. The market currently has 660 followers and 634 likes. This season we have gained 5 new vendors. Going into this season the market was a stronger organization, bettering the community by providing a larger selection of fruits and vegetables, and of course assisting producers in the sale and marketing of their produce and products. The new cooler continues this year to provide a storage option for market members' vegetables. Members have commented on how much that has helped them, and also on the tables. It saves them space, time, and money being able to utilize the tables provided by the market. The local Taylor County Farm Bureau made a donation this season of $800 for the Kentucky Double Dollars program and a portable toilet. This is another example of the community seeing the benefit of the market and graciously showing support for it. 






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