July 15, 2011
Nils Johnson
Market Manager Chewelah Farmers Market Chewelah, WA
Nils Johnson
Market Manager Chewelah Farmers Market Chewelah, WA
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that's feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong. It's the miracle we know as farmers markets.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. On behalf ofThe Farmers Market Coalition, I am writing to commend the Chewelah Farmers Market for their innovative contribution to the Chewelah commu nity in honor of National Farmers Market Week.
This year marks the 12th Annual dedication, and it marks an important milestone. Since the USDA began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 markets in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. These numbers have continued to rise in 2011 as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. The Chewelah Farmers Market is one of twelve stand-out farmers markets from across the nation that the Farmers Market Coalition is recognizing this year.
Farmers markets help more dollars circulate in local economies, support agricultural diversity that keeps our farms, air, and water healthy, and offer unparalleled diversity of fresh, nutritious foods. The Farmers Market Coalition recognizes the valuable contributions of Chewelah Farmers Market in creating a sustainable market in a small town, supporting the economy and rural preservation. Chewelah Farmers Market is a testament to the herculean accomplishments of volunteers all over the country dedicating their time to make farmers markets succeed in serving farmers, consumers, and communities. Chewelah Farmers Market volunteers and community members should be very proud of their efforts to support their farmers. By raising funds to help a farmer that needed surgery in 2010, that farmer is still a regular provider at the Chewelah Farmers Market.
Congratulations, Nils, on your leadership in making farmers markets an outstanding vehicle for positive social and economic change.
Sincerely,
Stacy Miller, Executive Director Farmers Market Coalition
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that's feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong. It's the miracle we know as farmers markets.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. On behalf ofThe Farmers Market Coalition, I am writing to commend the Chewelah Farmers Market for their innovative contribution to the Chewelah commu nity in honor of National Farmers Market Week.
This year marks the 12th Annual dedication, and it marks an important milestone. Since the USDA began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 markets in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. These numbers have continued to rise in 2011 as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. The Chewelah Farmers Market is one of twelve stand-out farmers markets from across the nation that the Farmers Market Coalition is recognizing this year.
Farmers markets help more dollars circulate in local economies, support agricultural diversity that keeps our farms, air, and water healthy, and offer unparalleled diversity of fresh, nutritious foods. The Farmers Market Coalition recognizes the valuable contributions of Chewelah Farmers Market in creating a sustainable market in a small town, supporting the economy and rural preservation. Chewelah Farmers Market is a testament to the herculean accomplishments of volunteers all over the country dedicating their time to make farmers markets succeed in serving farmers, consumers, and communities. Chewelah Farmers Market volunteers and community members should be very proud of their efforts to support their farmers. By raising funds to help a farmer that needed surgery in 2010, that farmer is still a regular provider at the Chewelah Farmers Market.
Congratulations, Nils, on your leadership in making farmers markets an outstanding vehicle for positive social and economic change.
Sincerely,
Stacy Miller, Executive Director Farmers Market Coalition
P O Box 504
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-984-0175 877-362-0553
This year, the Farmers Market Coalition is celebrating the 12th Annual National Farmers Market Week (August 7th_13th) by recognizing markets nationwide that have made notable accomplishments based on specific themes throughout that week:
· Sunday, August 7th
Farmers markets and community education: innovative partnerships that allow market to serve as hubs of information.
· Monday, August 8th
Farmers markets and public health: promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
· Tuesday, August 9th
Farmers markets as economic engines: business incubation, job development, and local spending
· Wednesday, August 10th
Farmers at the center of the system: governance and policies that put farmers first
· Thursday, August 11th
Farmers markets and food equity: improving access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods
•• Friday, August 12th
Farmers markets ana civic engagement: growing social capital and engaging volunteers •• Saturday, August 13th
Farmers markets and rural renewal: supporting agricultural diversity and farm viability, while inspiring a new generation of producers -
All farmers markets are worthy'of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but throughout the year. The following diverse mix of markets are being recognized during National Farmers Market Week 2011 for their innovation and demonstrated success in serving farmers, consumers, and communities:
Oregon City Farmers Market, OR Port Townsend Farmers Market, WA Morton Grove Farmers Market, IL Columbia Farmers Market, MO Easton Farmers' Market, PA Chewelah Farmers Market, WA
Hub City Farmers Market, Spartanburg, SC Fayetteville Farmers' Market, AR Skowhegan Farmers' Market, ME Lawrence Farmers Market, KS
Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, DE
· Sunday, August 7th
Farmers markets and community education: innovative partnerships that allow market to serve as hubs of information.
· Monday, August 8th
Farmers markets and public health: promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
· Tuesday, August 9th
Farmers markets as economic engines: business incubation, job development, and local spending
· Wednesday, August 10th
Farmers at the center of the system: governance and policies that put farmers first
· Thursday, August 11th
Farmers markets and food equity: improving access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods
•• Friday, August 12th
Farmers markets ana civic engagement: growing social capital and engaging volunteers •• Saturday, August 13th
Farmers markets and rural renewal: supporting agricultural diversity and farm viability, while inspiring a new generation of producers -
All farmers markets are worthy'of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but throughout the year. The following diverse mix of markets are being recognized during National Farmers Market Week 2011 for their innovation and demonstrated success in serving farmers, consumers, and communities:
Oregon City Farmers Market, OR Port Townsend Farmers Market, WA Morton Grove Farmers Market, IL Columbia Farmers Market, MO Easton Farmers' Market, PA Chewelah Farmers Market, WA
Hub City Farmers Market, Spartanburg, SC Fayetteville Farmers' Market, AR Skowhegan Farmers' Market, ME Lawrence Farmers Market, KS
Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, DE
