At the Market

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Liberty Lake Farmers' Market: Contact us at: libertylakefarmersmarket (a) gmail.com or 509-879-4965 The Liberty Lake Farmers' Market was started in 2001 in the parking lot of the Liberty Square Building. The model was a farmers' market in New Zealand orignially, but it has become a special event all of it's own. We envision a community where… … local food is easy to access The Market provides good, fresh, and nutritious foods within a walkable or bikeable distance from people’s homes and makes access to fresh local food possible for more Liberty Lake residents and visitors. We believe that everyone deserves to have good food, and we participate in state and local food assistance programs that supplement the food budgets of people with low incomes, and increase access to local foods for home bound seniors. … people know their neighbors The Market is about more than just consumption. The Market is a wholesome gathering place that helps to create and enhance the culture of Liberty Lake. … farmers and artisans are supported The Market creates an economic possibility for farming and artisan food preparation and acts as a business incubator for these types of businesses.