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LOCAL GROWERS SOUGHT FOR INAUGURAL FARMERS MARKET

Troy, Ohio.  The picturesque Miami County town of Troy will soon be enhanced by a downtown Farmers Market.  Each Saturday morning, farmers have the opportunity to sell their produce and product from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on a closed downtown street.  The market begins operation on June 11 and continues through September 24, 2011.

Troy Main Street, Inc., a local non-profit, has recruited a market sponsor to fund promotions, entertainment, and the hiring of a Market Manager.  Downtown residents, stakeholders, businesses, and government officials have long desired a market for the area.  The site selected for the market addresses both farmer needs and customer needs.

The site will allow most farmers to work with their vehicles close by and in an area protected from the sun.  Visitors to the market will enjoy adjacent parking in a surface lot with space for dozens of cars.  

Farmers are currently being recruited from a multi-county area and will benefit from extensive advertising, promotions, and entertainment at the market.  Food growers who commit to the market by May 1, 2011 will be able to participate for FREE. Others may pay for the entire season, select dates, or one day.  Costs to operate a booth are contingent upon the level of participation and range from just over $6/day to $15 for a single appearance at the market.

 Plans for musicians, live art, cooking demonstrations and more will create a desirable shopping atmosphere.  Troy Main Street staff will be designing and distributing marketing materials such as posters, postcards, door-hangers throughout the region.  Paid advertising, signs, banners, electronic newsletters, and social media will be used to attract shoppers to the market.

For information on how to become a vendor at the Downtown Troy Farmers Market, call (937) 339-5455, email [email protected] or visit www.troymainstreet.org.  The market is sponsored by Patty Rose& Associates, Allstate Insurance-(937) 332-6942.