LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Development is intently searching for a way to fund the next step in developing an enclosed, year-round county-wide public market: hiring a farm market administrator to manage any existing small farm markets whose leadership would rather focus their efforts elsewhere. Bill Bacon, Director of Livingston County Development, says that the next step recommended by an independent consultant is to bring a person … [Read more...]
‘Huge Response’ Grows Support for County-Coordinated Farmers Markets
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A 'huge response' to a survey issued by Livingston County Development is pushing interest in the County helping administrate several small farmers markets. Bill Bacon, Director of the Livingston County Development, said that 1,367 people responded to the online survey. "The idea that seems to be gaining the most traction is a central farmers market hub with several satellite offices," said Bacon. "There ares still plenty … [Read more...]
Salute Hard Working Americans at Farmers Wife Labor Day Pig Roast
GENESEE COUNTY – Anyone who works up an appetite on Labor Day can fill up on delectable pulled pork sandwiches and baby back ribs at the Farmer's Wife Farmers Market in Pavilion, the locally renowned smorgasboard of goodies from many hard working businesses in the region. According to owners Cristen Kingston and Shanon Harkins, you can pile your plate high with pork sandwiches or ribs, and two sides of corn on the cob, potato salad, macaroni … [Read more...]
Geneseo Farmers Market Flourishes on Last Day
GENESEO — The Geneseo Farmers Market still flourishing stronger than ever for its last day of the season. The farmers market that started in late June has been the main attraction for college students and year-round Geneseo residents alike. “The market operates at a lower hum until the college students come and then it explodes,” said Cate Concannon, Manager for the Geneseo Farmers Market. The goal of the farmers market for Concannon is … [Read more...]
Opening Day of the Geneseo Farmers’ Market
GENESEO -- The Geneseo Farmers’ Market opened to the public today on Center Street in downtown Geneseo. The Geneseo Farmers’ Market is beginning its third year on Center Street. Dave Bojanowski and Cate Concannon put together the farmers’ market three years ago. “Each year it has grown, it really feels like a community event,” said Cate Concannon, manager of the Geneseo Farmers’ Market. Concannon stressed that every vendor comes no further … [Read more...]
Local farm market gears up for Spring
AVON — As Livingston County experienced a late winter in 2013, many local residents and business owners are ready for the spring season to come into full effect.Cathy and Rich Finocchario, owners of J & A Farm Market on Lakeville Road in Avon, have been preparing their greenhouses over the past several weeks in anticipation to open their business for the spring season."We opened last Wednesday, and we'll hope to see a lot of our … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo student works to benefit farmers markets
AVON — Senior citizens and the local food pantry both had a special day at the Avon Farmers Market Wednesday.The seniors were invited to use the Nutrition Checks they received July 19 at the Senior Nutrition Building, and donation baskets were made available to benefit the Avon Food Pantry. Those who participated in either were instantly entered into a raffle. This event was just the first part of a larger project developed by SUNY Geneseo … [Read more...]