Opening Day

Mission Statement

• To build a sustainable community that will support and promote local agriculture
• To provide members of the community with a wide variety of the freshest, most flavorful and nutritious produce available
• To give local consumers the opportunity to speak with the people who grow and raise their food and to learn more about the products directly from the producers
• To promote the concept of farm-to-table food preparation at home and to educate the consumers with viable methods to do so through interaction with the producers and demonstrations
• To offer farmers a market for their produce
• To increase local employment and help keep money in the community
• To encourage restaurants to purchase locally
• To create educational and training opportunities for young people in the community
• To reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and resulting pollution from transportation
• To help create and improve sustainable regional economics
• To create a community gathering place that will foster community camaraderie and encourage local business