The Summer of 2005: Farmer's Markets

I want to plant a seed in your mind.... heard that one before??  I have heard from a few crafters about how they enjoy attending Maine's Farmer's Markets as a vendor to sell their crafts.  I will be working through the winter on this project.  To see how many would be welcome to having crafters, who create their product, much like the local Farmer does, by hand, along side their produce and other Farmer's Market staples.  I think it will be a great mix and can only help to increase the Market's popularity, attendence and growth.

So.... If you know of any organizers of Farmer's Markets or any farmers that sell there, ask them about the idea.  Plant the seed for a possible additional venue to sell arts and crafts in 2005.  Any comments, suggestions or contacts, email them to me at dale@CRAFTAH.com.

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APRIL 2005 UPDATE:

I've sent the word around to the head of the Maine State Farmers Market organization and to several of the State's Farmers Markets.  A majority of them returned that there was either A) no space to include Artisans/Crafters, B) they simply did not include other vendors or C) they did not return emails/calls.

There are still a few out there I KNOW include arts and crafts vendors that have not gotten back to me.

There is one nice lady who has confirmed, and that information went out with the March Update to the Directory.

Thank you for considering your local Farmers Market. If you hear anything do let me know and I'll let others know. Thanks!!