Reminder: Planning Session and Workshop for Loyal Farmers Market Tonight and Tomorrow
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 -- 10:49 AM
-The public is invited to attend a planning session and workshop regarding the future of the Loyal Farmers' Market.This year, Loyal was one of 26 communities selected nationwide to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative by the White House that will provide technical assistance from a team of experts to integrate Loyal's local food systems into community economic action plans.
Today and tomorrow, a full team of experts will visit the City of Loyal to work with residents, community leaders, elected officials and all others who want to exchange ideas and generate an action plan for Loyal's Farmers' Market. The community discussion and workshop will result in an Action Plan to better integrate Loyal Farmers' Market into the downtown revitalization strategy for the community.
There will are two parts of this event, both to occur at the Loyal City Hall. Today, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, community members will discuss their vision, goals, and a preferred location for the Loyal Farmers' Market and tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a workshop will be conducted for those who want to "roll-up their sleeves" and dive into the details of the action plan.
This project is being funded by a technical assistance award obtained through a partnership between the City of Loyal, Clark County Economic Development Corporation and West Central Regional Planning Commission.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.