News from the Market
- Check our article out in the Maui News - June 28, 2010 "Ripe for Change"
We will be working with Upcountry Sustainability's organization to help support the Upcountry Farmers Market.
Here are a few ideas discussed in the last meeting with the US Farmer's Market Commitee - July 1, 2010
- Snap Program (Supporting Low Income Families of Maui county)
- Grand Opening Event
- Educational programs for children
- Workshops for our farmers
- Information booth at Farmer's Market for supporting community events
- Information forums for farmers and customers online
- Classified Ads for Buying and Selling farm needed items
- Yearly festivals for our community
- Creating a newsletter
- Networking with farmers to improve the market.
- Providing farmers with information about education on "value added" food requirements
Exotic Thai and Indian delicious food dishes are now being offered! More to come!!!
Jan does not like to get dirty but brings the most beautiful Chard, Asparagus, Avos, and fruit in season. Great Job Jan!
Jan has been a part of the market from the beginning as a buyer and is now a vendor.
"I love that our community comes together to share this! I've been coming for 10 years!" Jan Osterneck
Why do these people look so happy?
Raw, Raw, and more Raw!
Sarah Hart is the culinary artist of Maui Raw Gourmet, a Maui company offering 100% Raw-Vegan foods. Sarah offers culinary classes for private groups and at Maui Community College, VITEC. Look for the Maui Raw Goumet booth at upcoming markets where breakfast items, treats, and meals will be available!
We love our local farmers!
Fresh Food is here again.
