Farmers' Market in Azle, Texas

Last month I read an article in the Azle newspaper about a grassroots effort to start a farmers' market here. This immediately got my attention. Not only do I drive 20 miles to go to the Cowtown Farmers' Market in Ft. Worth, but I also grow vegetables and herbs. Additionally I make a weekly trip for fresh produce at Central Market, also in Ft. Worth The thought of driving a few miles down the road for garden fresh vegetables is very appealing. I also had the idea of offering to do cooking demonstrations at the farmers' market. I sent an e-mail to Kristoffer and Lisa Rasmussen, the couple who are organizing the market and was pleased to get a call back from Kristoffer. He was interested in my idea and it looks like I'll be doing something when the market opens in June. I have lots of ideas...

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