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New Farmers’ Market Opens Today In Cantonment
May 7, 2011
A new farmers’ market will open today in Cantonment.
Beginning with today’s event, 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 upcoming 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 in Cantonment.
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“New Farmers’ Market Opens Today in Cantonment” My friend and I had been waiting for today. For the first day we thought it was pretty dog gone good. It’s a little early for the vegetables but just wait for the coming weeks. yummy yummy. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We Are All For Supporting Our Local Farmers.
I stopped by. They are just getting started, but you can get freshly dried herbs, fresh eggs, mayhaw jelly, freshly ground cornmeal and grits and organic beef. The people are friendy, and they have plans for expanding the offerings over the next weeks.