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I stopped at the Batesville Farmers' Market this morning, May 23rd, and purchased beautiful fresh lettuce, spinach, radishes and green onions to make a tasty salad. I also found some wonderful handmade soap. Other growers were selling vegetable and herb plants and flowers, rhubarb, and eggs. Visiting with the vendors and other shoppers, I found that we were all craving a taste of spring. I hope to see more of the community at the market next Saturday. Chris
If you are looking for some farmers' market strategies,
click here.
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Brookville Farmers' Market opened May 15th. Hours are Fridays, 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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Under the guidance of Richard Cartwright, FGA Steering Committee Member, one
Batesville Community Garden has put down roots! Despite the rain, the new community gardeners were able to build their garden beds and begin planting. To view photos of the new garden,
click here.
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If you were not able to attend the February 2009 Educational Seminar,
The Journey to Local Sustainable Food, you can view photos and several of the
powerpoint presentations given by the seminar speakers by going to
Our Programs.
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FGA Receives Award
FGA was selected to receive the 2008 Indiana Healthy Cities and Communities Award. This award, established by the Health Promotion Office of the World Health Organization, recognizes the health care and community organizations engaged in health promotion initiative that improve the health of Hoosiers. The selection committee indentified particular strengths of the FGA including:
- Innovative program
- Broad collaboration among community organizations
- Demonstrated success
- A good example for others to follow