Farmers' Market, the "little market that could", in its 7th season at Lake and
Hiawatha, and its surprise success in a national poll of farmers' market
supporters:
http://tinyurl.com/loevp8
"On everyone's mind, and no doubt driving the enthusiastic voting, is the
possibility that the market will have to move. With Anishinabe relocating,
Minneapolis Public Schools has signaled a desire to sell the property for
possible housing and retail redevelopment. But Nicholson (David Nicholson,
Market manager) is confident that the market, which has brought more than $1
million to vendors since its inception, will return next year.
The smartest move, though, is to make the market a centerpiece of any
developer's master plan. Fifth place or first, this is one of our city's gems."
Garnering a top position as one of the nation's favorite local farmers' markets
can only help as a tool to emphasize how much the community values having
access to local foods. To cast a vote, click here:
http://tinyurl.com/MidtownFarmersMarket.