Several people have mentioned that there’s something different about the weekly LFM Fresh Picks newsletter…thanks for noticing! Oh, it’s still the place to go to find out what’s up at the Market and around the town. And I’m still here to get the party started…with a sneak preview of what’s coming, and maybe a little gossip about who’s been. The …
Fun, Food and the Fourth!
Whoosh! And another month bites the dust! The breeze you just felt was June rushing out the bottom of the calendar page…and Hello July! Summer is in full dress, and so are the LFM tables, all to get you ready, set, GO! for your 4th of July celebrating! Lansdownians know a thing or two or six about celebrating the 4th …
Raise Your Hand…
if you knew that the Lansdowne Farmers Market is 11 years old this season! Raise both if you’ve been here for the full count. Now clap those hands together for all the LFM volunteers who make it happen year after year and week after week…and maybe mosey over to the Manager’s tent to say thank you in person. And I …
The Answer is Fresh and Friendly
The Question: What’s the three-word slogan of our Lansdowne Farmers Market? Ding ding ding! You are correct! And if you’re likely to forget, you might consider buying a one-of-a-kind Fresh and Friendly Recycled T-shirt. From funky to funny and sourced from the finest second-hand stores (and LEDC storage containers), these conversation starters are for sale next to the Manager’s tent. …
June Letter from the Board Chair
It’s Farmers Market season and our opening Market was wildly successful. Farmers Markets can be integral to the economic development of a community. According to an article by Lauren Sverth for Main Street America, “Farmers markets activate places and foster unique interactions…they generate a remarkable influx of fresh energy that is difficult to replicate…The growing number of farmers markets reflects …
…and we’re off and running!
First up was Mayor Tony Campuzano to officially christen our new outdoor space, Lansdowne Landing, and ring open the first Lansdowne Farmers Market of the 2017 summer season. Can I get a Yay and Amen! If you just happened onto the Avenue last Saturday, you’d be forgiven if you thought you’d stumbled onto a carnival midway…the music, the crowds, the …