Market On Central Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week On August 9th

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SPIN MARKKET, LLC

Aug 07, 2014, 03:00 ET


Fort Dodge, IA (PRWEB) August 07, 2014 -- National Farmers Market Week is August 3rd though August 9th as proclaimed by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. This week provides a special opportunity for farmers markets like Market on Central in Fort Dodge, IA to promote fresh produce vendors and Iowa made products.

"Farmers markets have increasingly become an important part of providing a variety of fresh, affordable, convenient and healthful products sold directly from the farm." according to Cheryl O'Hern, Market Manager. "National Farmers Market Week is an excellent way to promote awareness of the contributions our area farmers make in the lives of consumers."

Located in Historic Downtown Fort Dodge, Market on Central has around 50 vendors at any given market selling a variety of Iowa made products. Everything from fresh produce picked that morning, honey, cheese, jams and jellies, wine, breads and baked goods, cheesecake, popcorn, maple syrup, a variety of homemade items along with food vendors can be found. Come for Breakfast, Stay for Lunch and Take Home Dinner is the motto of Market on Central.

Farmers markets have grown in popularity and the historic backdrop of Market on Central directly reflects on the fact that it has been named #76 of the top 101 Farmers Markets in the Nation.

To celebrate, there will be family activities on August 9th with musical entertainment, pony rides and the Fort Dodge Fire Department all providing activities for the visitors. Demonstrations, product information and lots of giveaways for the Discover You Can: Learn, Make, Share by the Ball and Jarden corporations will also be available.

Market on Central starts at 9 am and ends at 1 pm in Historic Downtown Fort Dodge.

Market on Central is a public private partnership. More information on these partnerships along with Market on Central vendor lists can be found on the website at http://www.fdmarketoncentral.com or by calling 515-302-8026.

CHERYL O'HERN, SPIN MARKKET, LLC, http://www.spinmarkket.com/, +1 (515) 302-8026, [email protected]