FOOTHILLS FARMERS MARKET

TO SUPPORT A LOCALLY-BASED FOOD SYSTEM THAT IMPROVES PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL BEING BY INCREASING DIETARY INTAKE OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES; IMPROVES ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BY LIMITED RESOURCE FAMILIES; ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION BY ADDRESSING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PRODUCERS; SUPPORTS TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION BY PROVIDING A PROFITABLE RETAIL OUTLET FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS, ARTISANS, CRAFTERS, FOOD VENDORS AND THEIR GOODS; STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND THE ARTS.