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Saturday morning Omaha Farmers Market Photo courtesy Omaha Farmers Market |
Omaha Farmers Market
The Omaha Farmers Market began at the turn of the
century, occupying a small lot on the corner of 11th and Jackson
Streets. It was here, until 1964, that the local growers could sell
their projects, which ranged from fruits and vegetables to herbs
and honey. After a hiatus of 30 years, the Omaha Farmers Market was
revived in 1994 on the very corner lot where the original market
has thrived so many years before. Fresh locally grown produce,
baked goods and flowers are once again available each Saturday
morning from May to October. A variety of special events dot the
annual calendar, including the season opening "Old Market in
Bloom," a floral explosion of color and fragrance that welcomes
visitors to the Market. Four special Saturdays are designated as
"Bake Sale Saturdays," offering local not-for-profit organizations
and clubs the opportunity to join the festivities while they raise
funds for their individual causes.
The Omaha Farmers Market averages over 50 stalls of
merchandise vendors a week, and attracts over 2,5000 visitors each
Saturday from May to October. The typical shopper considers quality
first (98%) and variety second (85%) as the two most important
attributes of the Market. This community tradition provides a
valuable sales outlet for local growers, as well a wonderful
opportunity for city-dwellers to remember and appreciate Nebraska's
agricultural heritage. The Market has just enjoyed its sixth
successful season of supporting area producers and promoting
downtown Omaha.
Project documentation comprises a page of text and a
page of photos (4 on a page); a marketing and communications report
on the 1998 season of the Omaha's Farmers Market; a Season End
Vendor Survey for the 1998 season; newspaper coverage, and a
brochure.
Originally submitted by: J. Robert Kerrey, Senator.
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