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...]
Livingston County Development Tests the Waters with Public Market Study
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Development launched a public survey to test the waters for a potential centralized public market just as the first fruits and vegetables are peeking from local farmers' fields. The vision laid out in the survey, accessible here, is fluid. Maybe the county could secure a grant to build an indoor, year-round venue for farmers, growers and producers to sell fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, … [Read more...]
NYS Awards Livingston County $3.5M for Major Projects
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – New York State awarded the County government about $3.5 million for four major local economic development projects. According to a press release from Livingston County, they are the recipients of four large awards through the 2016 New York State Regional Economic Development Council Awards announced on Dec. 8. The money will go towards: the County's Brew IN Livingston initiative; a County-wide public market study; the … [Read more...]
Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas Returns to the Public Market
MONROE COUNTY — The Rochester Public Market, is hosting another installment of the Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas on Sunday. Profit from your spring cleaning and go green by selling your items. Convert your closet, garage and attic clutter into cash or raise funds for your church or non-profit group. Over the last 14 years, these sales have become a Sunday"must do" for many families. According to a press release, vending … [Read more...]