Lakefield Farmers’ Market 2020 AGM Reports 35% Increase In Vendor Sales

At the Lakefield Farmers’ Market 2020 AGM held in the parking lot next to Isabel Morris Park on Thursday, October 8th, after the last market for the season, Market Manager Jenny Ross reported that vendors had an increase of 35 percent in total sales this year over 2019.

“The Lakefield Farmers' Market is pleased to wrap up an incredibly successful market season,” says Market Manager Jenny Ross. “We are feeling thankful to our many customers who showed up all season to support local agriculture and businesses and kept the community spirit alive in this challenging time.”

Smiles were all around (even behind the masks) at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 after the last market day. (Market Manager Jenny Ross is seated in the middle, surrounded by vendors and board members.)

"A major factor in the Market's success was the ongoing, dedicated efforts made by all of our vendors and volunteers to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our customers," adds board member Jennie MacKenzie.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market was pleased to receive financial support from the Township of Selwyn. A $250 Municipal Grant was received in the spring. Early in the summer, the Township of Selwyn introduced its Business Re-Opening Program. Through this program, the market board received $1,234.36 to recoup the costs of personal protective equipment provided to volunteers, hand sanitizer and sanitizing station supplies offered to customers and signage to educate the public and help the Market operate smoothly under the new COVID-19 safety protocols. 

The vendors look forward to the 2021 season and would like to remind customers that many of them are available for off season sales. Go to lakefieldfarmersmarket.net for more info.

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