A community survey is underway to gather public opinion and it will be used to help guide planning for a proposed farmer’s market in Wellington North Township is now available online.
The idea of starting a farmers’ market in Wellington North was presented to the economic development committee, who is now determining if there is further interest from the community to start and sustain a farmers’ market in the community.
“A farmers’ market would be a good opportunity for local producers and local consumers to meet,” said April Marshall, tourism, marketing and promotions manager for the township.
“It’s a way for the community to support agri-business and get food locally,” she said.
“It would also draw more visitors to our area, making a positive impact on our local economy and tourism.”
Marshall invites the public to complete the confidential, online survey that will provide some community feedback about the potential location, as well as the type of farm foods they would be interested in purchasing, or selling, at the proposed market.
After the survey results are in, final decisions will be made about launching a market, possible locations for it and an operating schedule.
Anyone interested in filling out the survey can find it on the township website www.wellington-north.com or at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B9TFXPZ.
For further information, vendor or sponsor inquiries, contact April Marshall at 519-848-3620 extension 30 or email amarshall@wellington-north.com.
