New York Mills, MN

As submitted by Pat Fredley of the Economy & Agriculture Squad…

The committee working on the Farmer’s Market met on Monday, March 17, 2008.  Discussion centered on the site location, ideas for additional vendors, specific needs of vendors for start up, and pricing.  A tentative starting date for the New York Mills Farmer’s Market was set for Saturday, May 24, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend).  The times for the market will be 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  The possibility of opening a second day later in the season was discussed.  The next meeting date was scheduled for March 31, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the New York Mills Creamery.  Members present were asked to recruit new vendors and bring ideas for modifying the sample by-laws/guidelines that were distributed to fit the New York Mills Farmer’s Market.  Information about insurance liability will be brought to the next meeting.  

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