Four County Farmers Market

Four County Farmers Market

Summary

Local farmers worked together to develop operating rules and regulations for the Four County Farmer’s Market. The Webster County Development Council was awarded grant funds to purchase a building to permanently locate the Four County Farmer’s Market. Successful implementation prior to securing the permanent location was hampered by the inability to secure a desirable location. Farmer’s, the executive director for the Webster County Development Council and the county board of supervisors have begun work preparing the building for the May opening of the market.

Objectives/Performance Targets

1)To benefit local farmers by increasing disposable income and encouraging entrepreneurship. 2)To generate economic impact in the community from dollars spent and retention of these inputs within the region. 3)To assist producers to implement sustainable agricultural practices. 4)To provide an economical supply of wholesome foods for consumption. 5)To assist homemakers to prepare nutritious and healthful food products for their families. 6)To develop a sense of community relationship among citizens, private enterprise, and government for the common good by applying strategies that create and support sustainable agricultural and community life.

Accomplishments/Milestones

During the last year we have been able to secure a grant that allowed us to purchase a building to permanently house the Four County Farmer’s Market.