Press release from the organizers:
The Mills River Farmers’ Market will be operating out of a new location for the 2016 market season. The Market will be located at Mills River Elementary School, 94 School House Road, Mills River, NC 28759. Mills River Farmers’ Market is a proud supporter of local farms and farmers supplying high quality, local, and sustainable produce, dairy, meat, and handmade goods. The Mills River Farmers’ Market Board of Directors will host a meeting for all past, present, and future vendors on Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain Horticultural Corps Research and Extension Office located at 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759.
The market meeting will review guidelines for all vendors interested in participating in the market, opportunities for free or reduced membership fees, acceptance of EBT SNAP benefits for patrons, and share ideas to help the market grow in our new location. For more information contact Joe Brittain at 828-891-3332.
The Mills River Farmers’ Market hosts up to 30 local farmers and growers in the Mills River area. It prides itself on supporting members of the local community as well as being a consistent source of healthy and nutritious food for families and individuals in the area. Mills River Farmers’ Market is the only market in Henderson County that accepts SNAP/EBT benefits allowing lower income families to have access to a variety of quality produce, meat, and dairy. The market is held each Saturday May – October. Vendors are present 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the market is open to the public from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. each Saturday. A special “Holiday Market” is held in November highlighting local crafts, late fall/early winter produce, and seasonal items.
Mills River Farmers’ Market is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting farmers and growers in the Mills River area and supplying fresh, high quality produce for members of the local community, Henderson County, and beyond.
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