New Farmers’ Market To Open In Cantonment

April 10, 2011

A new farmers’ market will open soon in Cantonment.

Beginning May 7, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will host a Farmers’ Market on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until noon.

The market will offer locally produced commodities such as seasonal vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers, plants, cheese, pasta and more to consumers. Local artisans also invited to sell their wares such as art, clothing and more.

“Faith can and should be a major force for change towards sustainable development, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment,” according to a church press release. “Since local food does not have to be hauled long distances, fresher and more nutritious food can be eaten that does not require large amounts of fossil fuels to transport it.  In fact, eating locally produced food, in addition to supporting local farmers and families, can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 12 percent. ”

Vendors are now being accepted for the Market at St. Monica’s.  In lieu of vendor fees, vendors are asked for a donation of cash or food for Manna Food Pantry. For more information, call the church office at (850) 937-0001, Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

St. Monica’s is located at 699 South Highway 95A , behind Faith Chapel Funeral Home, in Cantonment.

Comments

9 Responses to “New Farmers’ Market To Open In Cantonment”

  1. AL on April 11th, 2011 11:55 pm

    With this saving the drive to downtown for the goodies and gas being so costly, you can bet I’ll be there :)

  2. Cheryl Monson on April 11th, 2011 8:16 pm

    What an AWESOME program. Together we can make it happen :)

  3. Jane on April 11th, 2011 1:59 pm

    Thank you so much! I think you will have to hunt for extra parking nearby! At least I hope so!!!

  4. Nan on April 11th, 2011 10:05 am

    I’m so excited to hear this. Can’t wait for all the good food and other vendors.
    Sounds like a great thing to do on a saturday morning.

  5. homebody on April 10th, 2011 5:30 pm

    Can’t wait!

  6. Tea on April 10th, 2011 4:31 pm

    This is awesome. Will be there with a huge smile on my face :)

  7. karen on April 10th, 2011 3:36 pm

    Oh boy this is good news.

  8. AL on April 10th, 2011 2:49 pm

    awesome! Can’t wait!

  9. Loves Teaching on April 10th, 2011 10:14 am

    Thank you so much St. Monica’s. I am so excited to buy fresh foods at this end of the county!

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