| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.29 |
| Liaison | Kathleen McCaig |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Berea College
Tier2-3: Farmers' Market
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Derrick
Singleton VP Operations and Sustainability Operations and Sustainability |
Does the institution host a farmers' market for the community?:
A brief description of the farmers’ market:
"Berea Farmers' Market is a non-profit organization operating since 1973. We are dedicated to providing an accessible venue for consumers and local farmers to come together. We envision farmers finding success by growing food and agricultural products for a healthy community." The Market is held on College grounds and supported by the College Farm.
The website URL where information about the market is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The description quoted is taken directly from the Vendor Information Handout supplied by Joyce Begley (current Market President). Spring through fall, the market operates two days/week (Tuesday and Friday) on the grounds of the Berea College Visitor's Center and on Saturday at the Tourism Center. Winter market is also Tuesday and Friday, but is held inside the Berea College Agriculture building. This is the only Farmers Market within the city limits, the next nearest being 20 minutes away in Richmond.
The description quoted is taken directly from the Vendor Information Handout supplied by Joyce Begley (current Market President). Spring through fall, the market operates two days/week (Tuesday and Friday) on the grounds of the Berea College Visitor's Center and on Saturday at the Tourism Center. Winter market is also Tuesday and Friday, but is held inside the Berea College Agriculture building. This is the only Farmers Market within the city limits, the next nearest being 20 minutes away in Richmond.
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