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This is the very last market of the month of August, can you believe it! Just because the kids are heading back to school, or you are heading out for your last lake day definitely doesn’t mean our market is packing up for the summer. In fact, the market is just picking up steam for […]
The market was absolutely bumping last weekend! We are in full peach season, a wicked amount of veggies are in rotation, and there is no shortage of yummy treats being offered from so many great vendors. I was really excited to snag some unusual finds at Spectrum Farms. These vendors offer up tasty baked goods, […]
Have you heard about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program? Funded by the Ministry of Health, over 80 communities across BC receive coupons to be redeemed for healthy, LOCAL food at farmers’ markets. Eligible coupon holders range from seniors, people with disabilities, low-income young families, and pregnant women. Here in Creston, our market partners with […]
Today I’d like to start my blog post with a very brief and peach related history lesson: In 1982 President Ronald Reagan declared August National Peach Month in the United States. Any good president should be concerned about the health of their citizens, and President Reagan was totally in the nutritional loop telling the people […]
Article provided by the Farmers Market Coalition, 2019: Who’s ready for National Farmers’ Market Week? The annual event celebrating the important role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system kicks off on August 4. Whether you manage a market, vend at a market, or shop at one, here are 5 ways you can not […]
Hello August! With all this sunshine after a somewhat rainy July, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is rolling into August with a little more pep in it’s step! Peak summer markets have a little bit of everything we love about Creston – good food, good company, great live music, and so much sunshine! You may […]
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