This week, managers Liz O'Leary and Kathryn Andrews, and board member extraordinaire Cathy Wintermyer are busy at county and state conferences. On Tuesday, the three attended the Prince George's County Farmer's Market Conference in Upper Marlboro. Many thanks to Janna Howley of the University of Maryland Extension for conducting this great meeting. We got to hear from other market managers, farmers, and permitting authorities, and got updates on new processes and opportunities, as well as clarification on standing laws. On Thursday, Kathryn and Liz will be presenting two talks at the Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer's Market Conference -- one session on engaging community (and thank you for being an engaged community!) and one on promotion. We'll be sharing everything we've learned -- and lots of terrific resources for vendors -- on our website in the coming weeks.
Farmer's Markets are alive and well -- and growing -- here in Prince George's County. We're thrilled to be part of the push for local, fresh, healthy, sustainable food!
2 comments:
Enjoyed your presentation today. Your website is beautiful! I am hoping to arrange a road trip to visit some of the markets I was introduced to today and yours is at the top of the list.
My name is Jennifer and I will be managing the brand new West Ocean City Farmer's market. (I was talking to you both about the possibility of hosting wineries.)
After today, I know that this is no small task, but the openness and willingness of other managers and organizations to help new markets/market managers gives me great hope and boosts my courage! Thank you and I will be picking your brains for advice and guidance!
Wow -- thank you so much! We had a great time and learned a lot, too. Make sure to stop by and say hi, Jennifer -- we'd love to see you (and we're happy to let you pick our brains!)
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