The Quincy Certified Farmers' Market is the result of the vision and hard work of a dedicated outreach committee of Quincy Natural Foods. The first market was held in 2000, and has grown to become a very popular community event. The purpose of the market is “to promote local, sustainable agriculture and community health, to energize our economy by fostering the exchange of high quality, fresh, regional products, and to establish the market as a means to facilitate the expression of local art and culture”. Several volunteers and the market manager form the QCFM Committee responsible for organizing the event, and volunteers serve as the operations crew on market days. The market has become a “commons”, bringing all ages together in a healthful celebration of our wonderful mountain community. |
