The Farmer's Market
may be the best source around for food, but they're not just dropping by to
sell produce twice a week and leave. The Farmer's Market is an active
participant in the Indiana local community. Every week local artists are
invited to the market and given a venue to play music, or display and sell
their personal art, and homemade jewelry. The sound of acoustic guitar on a
bright summer day in the downtown market is one of the best parts of the week!
In addition to supporting local culture, the Farmer's Market also strives to
participate in, and stimulate the downtown Indiana economy. The Farmer's Market participates in farm
to table commerce with local restaurants such as Cucina Mia, The Coventry Inn
and Gatti's Cozy Corner. These are a few of the local restaurants that buy
produce directly from the Farmer's Market, because they know that fresh is
best.
The Market also seeks
to attract people to the downtown area in general, by being a downtown
attraction in itself. According to Community Activist Chloe Drew, "People
who come downtown to buy produce at the Farmer's Market stay to have lunch in
the local restaurants...and visit the downtown shops." Chloe is a Center
for Community Growth volunteer as well as a food and health activist who
understands the value of community and quality of life. A life-long resident of
Indiana, Chloe works hard to help improve the Indiana Farmer's Market, and to
help stimulate the community of Indiana. Her passion for health and her
community drives her to advocate for local food sourcing and better health
through community education.
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| Downtown Indiana |
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| Community Activist Chloe Drew |
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