Thursday, March 15, 2012

Something New is Coming...

You might notice some changes at the market this year. Here's one that we'd like to introduce a little early: our logo has changed! It's not that we don't like the near infamous green tractor, but we decided that we needed something that better identified the market. Not that we don't have tractors at the market on occasion, but it didn't really identify the market as a whole. Be on the lookout for the new logo, and here's you're sneak peak.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

COMMUNITY MEETING TOMORROW

MARKET COMMUNITY MEETING TOMORROW EVENING AT 5PM AT DESOTO CITY HALL.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A VENDOR TO ATTEND.  WE ARE SEEKING COMMUNITY INPUT FOR THE MARKET.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DEBBY CAMPBELL AT 636-586-4570.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Market Workshops for 2012

Free Workshop Series.  You don't have to be a vendor at the De Soto Farmers' Market to attend.  Times for all Sessions:  6:30-8:30pm at St. Andrews Church, 1004 Rock Rd De Soto More information call Dean Wilson at the Univ. of Mo Extension Center at 636-797-5391  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Workshop # 3 Tuesday, March 13 Blueberry Production

Workshop #4 Tuesday, March 20 Selling at the Farmers' Market

Workshop #1 Monday, April 2 High Tunnel Production

Workshop #5 Tuesday, April 3 Explanation of the Market Rules and Scale Certification

Monday, February 13, 2012

High Tunnel Production Workshop postponed tonight.

The workshop that was scheduled for tonight at 6:30 has been postponed due to the weather.  The new date and time will be announced when available.

Friday, November 18, 2011

See you Next Spring!

The Farmers' Market is closed till next April.  We will reopen on April 21, 2012 with a temporary change of hours from 12 noon till 4pm.  A tractor parade will kickoff the season at 10am on Main Street from Queen's Plaza to Amvets.  After the parade on April 21st, the Market will open and will be selling bedding plants only.  We will also be open on April 28th from 12 noon till 4pm  for bedding plant sales.

Our grand opening for the season will be May 5, 2012, the first Saturday in May, where we will host, "Meet Me at the Market".

Put April 21st on your calender and come and buy your flower and vegtable plants from our local vendors.

See you at the Market.