Farmers market gears up for May 16 opener
By
Barrett Henderson
The Observe
April 29, 2009
General review of the La Grande Farmers' Market 2009 season activities in preparation, volunteer opportunities and expectations. Includes quotes from the Market Manager, Janet Rose Marie
Sometime after the official start March 20, signs of spring slowly start popping up one at a time. In La Grande, one of the surest signs is the annual kickoff of the farmers market.
Preparations for another year are pretty much complete, so mark Saturday, May 16, on your calendar. That day, the market returns for another season.
The market is many things, but mainly it’s a chance to buy local produce from local growers, said Janet Rose Marie, a La Grande resident who is stepping in as manager this year.
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