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Farmers Market Working Group

Purpose


To host a family atmosphere farmers’ market.

To showcase East Gwillimbury’s agricultural wealth, to encourage healthy eating, and to encourage the environment- friendly 100 mile diet.

To appreciate the financial contribution for the Town of East Gwillimbury while making appropriate plans to become self-sufficient.

Composition Minimum four (4), with 50% of the committee being farmers or vendors at the market and 50% being non-vendors
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate, promote and oversee the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market.
  • Encourage healthy eating through a variety of demonstrations, promotions, and educational activities.
  • Encourage a wide range of product offerings while focusing on products fresh from the farm.
Terms of Reference DocumentCentre  
Meeting Frequencies Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Mount Albert Room.
Agendas and Minutes DocumentCentre
Councillor Liaison Mayor Hackson
Staff Liaison Rhonda Pogue
Working Group Members

Andon Arguiro
Stephanie Clare
Kiran Dogra
Audrey King (Market Manager)
Sally Shearman