Looking for local produce and fun this summer? North End Farmers Market is back
The market will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each week, rain or shine. This year, visitors can expect a mix of returning and new vendors offering locally grown produce, homemade goods, handcrafted items, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
The North End Farmers Market aims to be accessible and inclusive for residents of all income levels. It accepts various payment methods, including cash, credit and debit cards, SNAP, WIC and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. For the latest information on accepted programs and matching benefits, contact Tionna Perdue, NECIC operations manager, at 419-522-1611 or tionna@necic-ohio.org.
Those interested in becoming a vendor, food truck or community information table participant can apply online at the NECIC website.
This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team.
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