Changes are coming for the Sonoma Farmer's Market but not without great controversy. Beginning each year in early April and running through October, local fans of the Sonoma Farmer's Market combine produce shopping with socializing in the center of town on Sonoma Plaza. It's a charming, yet relatively small-scale, market that many of us cherish. The future of the Sonoma Farmer's Market has been murky due to criticism of its management.
But now, a vote by the Sonoma City Council has shed some light on what may lie ahead. A story in the Sonoma Index Tribune provides details on how market managers won the council's suppport to retain leadership of this popular local event. You can read the story here.
It's a relief to many that changes in the operations of the Sonoma Farmer's Market will be made. It's an even greater relief to the residents of Slow-noma and Sonoma Valley (like me) that these changes will apparently be subtle....at least for now. Here's to a great growing season in 2010 and a bountiful year for our splendid Sonoma farmers.
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Hi Kirsten, It sounds like there was quite a controvesry regarding the Farmer's Market... I hope it all works out. It's a blessing to go to the Farmer's Market and get fresh vegies and fruit!
Kirsten,
So glad you wrote about this. I really liked the Sonoma Farmers Market. I love that Ken Brown is still involved and kicking, at one point he recommended us to the city to improve their marketing! Too many people with fiefdoms they are holding on to for dear life. Sounds like they are still at it...
Sonoma is a very special place! In the Santa Barbara area, there is a Farmers Market 6 days a week year round. The sizes vary, and the farmers are great...it has been here since 1946 and we all love being connected to the food we eat!