The Alliance Farmers' Market was established in April of 2008 when a small group of interested community members saw a niche for local growers and producers.
Combining the resources of several individuals
and groups and securing sponsorships from Mount Union College, Alliance Community Hospital, The Alliance Review and WDPN Radio, the group established a site in downtown Alliance adjacent to the historic red caboose and decided to host the Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 5 through Oct. 18 in 2008.
The Market continues to operate from mid-June through mid-October.
Inspired by the book "Plenty" by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, which was the One Book One Community read for 2008, the organizers decided that the Alliance Farmers' Market would feature only locally grown or produced food.
The Alliance Farmers Market distinguishes itself by providing a wide variety of products from local growers, musical entertainment during operation,
and educational sessions and demonstrations.
A Web site with additional details about the Alliance Farmers Market is available at www.alliancefarmersmarket.
com or you may call 330-821-7712 or 330-875-5180 for more information.
Members of the organizing committee are:
Meg Mundy, Mayor's Green Task Force; President Ginny Daniel, Mayor's Green Task Force; Secretary, Teresa Benedetti, Mayor's Green Task Force Peter Schneller, Mayor's Green Task Force Dorsey Ney, Owner/Operator, Healthy Heart, Healthy Pleasures, Joyce and Chuck Onaitis, Jurists Richie Kindler, Downtown Merchant
Harry Paidas, Mount Union College Pat Stone - Director, Rodman Public Library.