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posted May 11, 2006
Market manager Anne Freeman flew to Los Angeles on May 3, to attend a three-day farmers' market conference. This trip was sponsored by FoodShare, which in turn got a grant from the Ford Foundation and the Kellogg Foundation, to work on expanding farmers' markets into new neighbourhoods. Anne has also been working on that project -- among (many) other things, helping a market in Etobicoke get established.
Before she left, Anne sent this e-mail to the market vendors:
“Congratulations to all of you. In the Health category for the Green Toronto Awards, we received the highest support from the judges, meaning that we won $5,000 to give to the (registered charitable) environmental group of our choice. The judges were very excited about the urban-rural connections that the market encourages, the focus on sustainability and of course, healthy food.”
Anne received the award at a ceremony at City Hall on May 2, along with mushroom farmers Bruno Pretto and Paula Vosni (who applied for it on behalf of the market), and Mary Lou from Beretta's. Park friend Wallie Seto appeared by surprise with his camera, Sarah Harmer sang, and there was lots of excitement. A good day!
FARMERS’ MARKET HOURS: EVERY THURSDAY 3 TO 7, NEAR THE RINK HOUSE