Farmer’s Market

I have wanted to have a Farmer’s Market at Sherman Provision for at least 10 years.  I was never sure if there would be enough room to host the Market.  I wasn’t really sure how to get started.  In March 2012 I was talking to Ty Stewart, a great customer and supporter.  I mentioned I would like to have a Farmer’s Market at Sherman Provision.  That was all it took.  Ty was engaged.  He made things happen…fast!  He filled out all the paperwork necessary to make us legal with the state.  He researched other successful Farmer’s Market.  He came up with rules and regulations for the Market.  He got printable forms on the website.  I just basically had to open up my parking lot for the vendors and customers.  We had a great time.

Now, we are approaching our second season for the Farmer’s Market.  I have already been fielding a lot of questions about the upcoming season.  I would really love to get feedback on different options for the Farmer’s Market.  I still like Thursday as the day for the Farmer’s Market.  One thing I want to do this year is make the Market earlier in the day.  Instead of 3:30 to 6:30, I would like to make the time 2:30 to 5:30 or 2:00 to 5:00.  Please let me know your opinion.  Also, what vendors would you like to see at the Farmer’s Market?  If you have a cottage industry in your home, please let me know if you would like to participate in the Market.  There is no charge for our vendors.  Also, if you are a farmer growing produce, please let me know you would like to be a part of the Market.  Tom is one vendor that has already secured his spot in the Market.  He is growing heirloom tomatoes.  He brought me a plant.  It is growing big and strong.  I can’t wait until I can start harvesting tomatoes from it.  I have a feeling I will still be buying a lot of tomatoes at the Farmer’s Market.

The Farmer’s Market will not officially open until June.  If you want to set up before that time to sell plants or other seasonable items, let me know and I will be glad to work out a time for you to set up in my parking lot.  I really want to be a blessing to the farmers and home based business owners in the area.

I am counting on all of my readers to help me get the word out about the Farmer’s Market.  Please have any potential vendors contact me either through e-mail at info@shermanprovsion.com, by telephone at 330.825.2711 or respond to this post.  There is additional information on our website, www.shermanprovision.com, in the Farmer’s Market section.

Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Table.  Or should I say, From your garden to our Table?