Concordia Farmer Market Grows more than just Produce.

Area producers are not only growing produce for the Concordia Farmers Market; they are also growing the market itself.

The Concordia Farmers Market received a $950 grant from the Kansas Rural Center, to help promote the market and increase activities as the weekly event. As part of the grant project, the market members will be giving away produce filled reusable bags, magnets and reminder cards. In addition, more signs and posters will be posted around town to remind people of the market, which runs every Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Sixth and Washington in Concordia.

The first Concordia Farmers Market of the season will be next Thursday, June 4. Concordia area growers plan to have a wide variety of produce to sell, including lettuce, radishes, peas, asparagus, spinach, potatoes, squash, and broccoli. Honey, jellies, pork, jerky, kolaches, eggs, and bierocks will also be available for purchase. In addition, market growers also will have rosemary, lavender, tomato plants, hanging baskets.

Throughout the summer, a variety of fresh, locally grown produce and products will be available. There will also be children’s activities, taste tests, performances, and other entertainment, to make the market an event for the entire family.

You can learn more about the market by checking out our website. www.concordiafarmersmarket.org