Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Farmers91裸聊视频� Market knows it plays a significant economic role within the city.
Now they have the numbers to back it up.
The market injects nearly $7.75 million every year into the local economy, according to a provincewide study of the economic benefits of farmers makets.
91裸聊视频淎lthough people know the market is a great place to buy fresh, local food,91裸聊视频� said Frances Callaghan, Vernon Farmers91裸聊视频� Market coordinator, 91裸聊视频渢he results of this study help us communicate to others how valuable the farmers91裸聊视频� market is to our community.91裸聊视频�
Approximately 144,000 people visit the farmers91裸聊视频� market annually and on the day of the study, June 29, roughly 2,802 people visited the market. About 152 of these visitors participated in the survey. Two-thirds of shoppers visit the market either 91裸聊视频榬egularly91裸聊视频� (almost weekly) or 91裸聊视频榝requently91裸聊视频� (2-3 times per month).
The Vernon Farmers91裸聊视频� Market is participating in a province-wide study of the economic benefits of farmers markets.
91裸聊视频淔armers91裸聊视频� markets continue to serve as the face of farming in B.C.,91裸聊视频� said Heather O91裸聊视频橦ara, executive director of the B.C. Association of Farmers91裸聊视频� Markets. 91裸聊视频淭here has been significant growth in the number and vitality of farmers91裸聊视频� markets in B.C. and it is important to understand not only what they contribute but also how much they contribute to local neighbourhoods, cities, and towns.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频淭his project builds upon the results of a similar study we did in 2006 and in 2012,91裸聊视频� said Dr. David Connell, a professor from the University of Northern B.C. in Prince George who is leading the project. 91裸聊视频淎t the end of this project, we will be able to compare our results with these past studies to see how much has changed.91裸聊视频�
For more than four decades, the Vernon Farmers91裸聊视频� Market has been a catalyst for community engagement, showcasing locally grown, made, or baked products.
Located in the back lot behind Kal Tire Place in the city91裸聊视频檚 north end, the market accommodates up to 120 vendors at its peak season. Visitors can explore an abundance of in-season fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat products, prepared meals, fresh cut flowers, handmade pottery, jewelry, and more.
Additionally, hot food and concession options are available, complemented by live entertainment. The market is renowned for the Thursday bread truck, offering award-winning European-style artisan breads. Even during off-peak times, a minimum of 40 vendors participate, allowing shoppers to find their preferred farmers year-round.
The project is carried out by the B.C. Association of Farmers91裸聊视频� Markets in collaboration with Connell. Financial assistance was provided by the B.C. Association of Farmers91裸聊视频� Markets and the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
