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Each week we are at the Franklin Farmer's Market learning and growing together. Local foods and activities for the children continue to build this community oriented market. This past weekend, we were at the Children's Garden at The Franklin Farmer's Market (as we are each Saturday through the end of October). We are here each week to offer activities for children and teach them about sustainability and local living.   This past weekend, we made squash-stamps and had some nice artwork with these items from the garden. As we do each week, the kids played in the garden, laid compost, watered the tomatoes, talked to the flowers, and spent some time together. I had multiple parents thank us for being there because it gave their child a special treat that made them feel like they had a place at the market. As we continue to grow in size each week (even though the heat was a fear of mine), more and more parents and children are coming out to see what we are doing.  Even the gorwn-ups got involved to help with the fun and learning.  My rant for the day: I see how much it means to these kids to be here each week. To see their faces when they see our tent set up and toys for THEM, I can see how special they feel. We hope that by being here we will continue to encourage kids and parents to learn about local farming, buy local foods, and support their community. This community really means to much to me. When my little girl met "our farmers" a few weeks ago, she really made a connection. If you have yet to see our CSA piece, please read it!
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