FARMERS MARKETS The concept of Farmers’ Markets dates back to the 1700’s, originating in Lancaster, PA (Meet me at the Market). It is said that at the time, the markets were used as a critical source of food for residents in the local area. Since this time, Farmers’ Markets have developed into more of a trendy concept to satisfy the growing desire for consumers to find local, fresh, and organic products. According to Schupp, “Proponents argue that the interactions and transactions that occur at farmers’ markets benefit market participants, but, more importantly, have broader benefits for the neighborhoods they are located in and for society itself” (2016). Forever Florida has dedicated their existence to preserving Florida wildlife and
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There is a huge educational factor to these festivals. Marsden states in The County Fair as Celebration and Cultural Text, “they[participants] compete against their neighbors, with whom they share a social life both at home and at the fair. Some come to the fair to be educated in rural ways” (2010). Whether the attendee wants to be educated in livestock, harvest, or rural aspects, all opportunities are available. By sponsoring, or setting up a booth at an Agricultural festival, Forever Florida will have an opportunity to gain exposure and draw people out to the ranch to experience real Florida. They may have an opportunity to recruit volunteers for projects, or to simply spread their story, but at an agricultural festival, the audience will be highly …show more content…
Stone from Grow a Community, found “our beautiful garden has even spawned spin-off efforts, such as a weekly community meal, garden classes, new home gardens, and a program in which interested folks can give or take excess produce” (2016). Not only could Forever Florida utilize the garden as an opportunity to educate on farming and conservation, they could offer a cooking course for an additional fee where participants can learn to cook the crops so that they are tasty and nutritious. This would give Forever Florida an opportunity to increase their revenues while simultaneously educating customers on how to use the environment to develop healthy
There is a huge educational factor to these festivals. Marsden states in The County Fair as Celebration and Cultural Text, “they[participants] compete against their neighbors, with whom they share a social life both at home and at the fair. Some come to the fair to be educated in rural ways” (2010). Whether the attendee wants to be educated in livestock, harvest, or rural aspects, all opportunities are available. By sponsoring, or setting up a booth at an Agricultural festival, Forever Florida will have an opportunity to gain exposure and draw people out to the ranch to experience real Florida. They may have an opportunity to recruit volunteers for projects, or to simply spread their story, but at an agricultural festival, the audience will be highly …show more content…
Stone from Grow a Community, found “our beautiful garden has even spawned spin-off efforts, such as a weekly community meal, garden classes, new home gardens, and a program in which interested folks can give or take excess produce” (2016). Not only could Forever Florida utilize the garden as an opportunity to educate on farming and conservation, they could offer a cooking course for an additional fee where participants can learn to cook the crops so that they are tasty and nutritious. This would give Forever Florida an opportunity to increase their revenues while simultaneously educating customers on how to use the environment to develop healthy