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the products on sale are produced locally .
“ We only sell what is produced within a 60-mile radius ,” said Patton . “ We do not ship anything in from outside the region . In the spring , you get what grows here in the spring , like spinach , onions and radishes , and the cold crops like broccoli , cauliflower and cabbage . Whatever is seasonal , whatever is grown at the time , is what you will find at the market .”
All of the farmers who sell vegetables are signed up with the Women , Infants and Children ( WIC ) program , which provides nutritional assistance to underserved mothers and their children . The market also participates in the NWA Senior Nutrition Program and partners with UAMS in the Double Your Dollar program . The Gravette Chamber of Commerce has been an important part of ensuring the market ’ s participation in these programs .
By participating in those programs , she said , “ we ’ re able
to ensure more people have access to locally grown produce who may not have been able to afford it . Our farmer ’ s market gives shoppers transparency by encouraging them to inquire about product origins , growing methods , and more . So if you ’ re looking for fresh fruits and veggies , locally grown proteins or handmade crafts , our farmer ’ s market is a vibrant place where you can connect with local producers .”
Beth and her husband Jack own Patton Farms and have been a vendor at the Gravette Farmers Market since the beginning . They moved to their farm in 1993 . They grow grass-fed Angus beef and pork , plus they have a large garden .
“ We sell meat at the market ,” she said . “ We go to a USDA butcher and comply with all Arkansas Health Department rules and regulations .”
Patton said the market tries to keep the vendors varied so customers have more to choose from when they come . For
instance , McBride Apiary sells their locally produced , awardwinning honey at the Gravette Farmers Market .
“ A lot of people claim to sell locally grown honey , but it is really from out of the area ,” she said . “ This is honey produced just about seven or eight miles away from the site of the market . People just love it !”
The Gravette Farmers Market is located in the pavilion at 110 Park Drive in Gravette . The space was built with grant funds the
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city received from the USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program . The market generates about 200 visitors every Saturday . Most Saturdays a string band sets up and will usually be playing by around 10 a . m . It ’ s fun for the whole family and a great opportunity to get your hands on some locally grown products .
“ The vendors are looking forward to visiting with our customers and the new season ,” Patton added .
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