School Groups & Clubs
A big reason for organizing a farmers market is to promote community in the area and schools are an integral part of that. Every week we let a school sponsor the market day by providing a free space and tent to one school or school club in the area. That’s free, gratis, no strings attached. Just come to the market and tell everyone about something cool going on at your school.
Well, there is one string attached. We do expect you to tell your school community “Veggies are good for you!” and they can get some really tasty fresh produce and food when they come to market in support of your school. We understand if some of your school community might be against broccoli, but with bananas, strawberries and apples also available there really is something for everyone.
To promote your market day we have flyers you can hand out or modify as you see fit. The market will also highlight your school in a variety of ways, including our weekly friends of the market email update, our market calendar and link from our website to yours. Your school can also place material to hand out at our market tent the week before you are scheduled.
Elementary and middle school students need adult supervision and we expect them to behave appropriately, like all of our vendors. Having said that, the market really is about kids. It’s scheduled after schools on Thursdays. There’s room to run and every week we have children’s activities, hosted either by us or our kids sponsors.
To reserve your school’s free space, simply call or email the market managers, tell us what you would like to do and when. We try to keep it to one school per week, so please contact us soon to save your spot. With all the schools (and all of their clubs, bands, etc…) in the area and the positive response so far, we expect the calendar to fill quickly. You need to bring your own table and chairs. We’ll have the fresh veggies, kids activities and good times already lined up.
Regardless of when your school would like to have some time at the market, we encourage you to support and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for the kids in your community by visiting us Thursdays from 3-6 pm.
Eat your veggies!
The Longleaf Farmers Market Team