Pride of the Prairie Farmers Market on campus--an Organic Garden Club sponsored event


Dear farmers, growers, and artisans:  

 
We invite you to participate in the Pride of the Prairie Farmers Market and Fall Feast on Tuesday, September 12 at the University of Minnesota, Morris!  
 The Pride of the Prairie Farmers Market will take place from 2–5 p.m. on the campus mall.  Please consider vending your homegrown or homemade products free of charge at the Market.  
 SETUP
​VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES and FACILITIES:

Vendor setup starts at 1 p.m. You may unload in any of the 20-minute parking spots around the campus mall.  Student volunteers will answer any questions about setup and assist with unloading your vehicle.  One eight-foot table will be provided for your use.

In case of inclement weather, the market will be held inside​ the Student Center. ​


​You are responsible for all required licensing to sell your products, including MN Cottage Food Producer Registration if appropriate. ​
 No electricity is available on the campus mall.  Please provide your own means of keeping chilled or frozen products at a safe temperature.
​ Two outdoor hand washing stations are available for vendor and customer use.  Bathrooms and drinking water are located in the Student Center. 

 

PARKING:  After unloading, please park in the South Lot (see campus map) free of charge and without a permit.
FALL FEAST: Following your participation as a vendor​ in the Farmers Market, please be our guests at the Fall Feast in the Dining Hall, served from 5 - 7:30 pm.  You will receive 2 complimentary dinner passes for a fine menu of locally and regionally produced foods.
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Additional meal tickets may be purchased at Dining Services on site (Adults $12, Senior citizens 65+ and University students $8.50 or regular meal plan, Children ages 6–17 $6, free for children 5 and under).  Everyone is welcome!​
RSVP, QUESTIONS and PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Please contact Mary Jo Forbord at 320–589-6075 (Monday–Thursday) or email forbordm@morris.umn.edu
We hope to see you at the 2017 Pride of the Prairie Farmers Market and Fall Feast!
​Thank you.​
​Mary Jo Forbord, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Morris Healthy Eating Coordinator
University of Minnesota, Morris
UMM Wellness Center
600 E 4th ST
Morris, MN 56267
320-589-6075
forbordm@morris.umn.edu
 

 

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:00pm to 5:00pm

University of MN Morris Campus Mall

Event Type

Social Event, Student Organization Event

Audience

Students

Website

https://umnmorris.campuslabs.com/enga...

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