http://couv.com Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:49:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. no Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. http://couv.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://couv.com http://couv.com/business/farmers-market-debt-free http://couv.com/business/farmers-market-debt-free#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:54:27 +0000 COUV.COM staff http://couv.com/?p=19452 http://couv.com/business/farmers-market-debt-free/feed 0 buy local,carol doane,farmers market,growing local,jim mains,jordan boldt,vancouver farmers market,vancouver tourism,video Located on Esther St. between 6th and 8th the Vancouver Farmers Market has been a mainstay of Vancouver life for over two decades. It returns to downtown for its 23rd season debt free. ... Located on Esther St. between 6th and 8th the Vancouver Farmers Market has been a mainstay of Vancouver life for over two decades. It returns to downtown for its 23rd season debt free. A few years ago, the market incurred a significant amount of debt and took action by closing its indoor operation. Since then, dedicated effort by staff and the board of directors insured the market’s survival. “The market has been working hard to recover from some of those challenges and move forward in a positive way” says Executive Director Jordan Boldt. Board President Jim Mains agrees and praises Treasurer Steve Cronbaugh as instrumental to the recovery. “Relieving our debt was a major step in the right direction.” Mounting enthusiasm for the market’s 23rd season begins percolating as soon as the community experiences a break in the rain. “This is an exciting time, we can really put a lot behind us and start looking to the future without the burdens of debt holding us back,” says Mains. Opening date is set for Saturday, Mar. 17 with a promise to continue a commitment to local foods and small business and “some major changes” says Jordan Boldt. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays through October 28. For more information: www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com View Larger Map Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. no 2:30 http://couv.com/programs/vancouver-farmers-market http://couv.com/programs/vancouver-farmers-market#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:05 +0000 COUV.COM staff http://couv.com/?p=3477 http://couv.com/programs/vancouver-farmers-market/feed 0 buy local,evan newman,farmers market,growing local,jordan boldt,miles burnett,vancouver farmers market,vancouver tourism,video Buying locally grown and raised food directly from the farmer is a national movement that is gaining momentum in Clark County. One of the most popular places to experience that is at the Vancouver Farmers Market. - Buying locally grown and raised food directly from the farmer is a national movement that is gaining momentum in Clark County. One of the most popular places to experience that is at the Vancouver Farmers Market. Located near Esther Short Park in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the weekly Vancouver Farmers Market is in its 22nd season. “Any given weekend we’re going to have 15,000-plus people coming through in a day. We are completely packed, which is great,” said Jordan Boldt, executive director of the market. “We’re having anywhere from 120 to 150 vendors a day in the market.” The locally grown marketplace thrives on making connections. Farmers learn precisely what the consumer is hoping to buy, which helps them plan what to grow next season. Consumers learn about the farmer’s practices and can choose the buy based on those techniques. They can also learn about new food items and even pick up a recipe or two. Additionally, the grower can connect with local chefs, restaurants, and groceries at the market and develop new avenues to sell their goods. The chefs can then introduce diners to new ideas about food. And, as a result, the restaurant patron may change their buying and eating habits and end up back at the farmers market shopping for fresh local produce. With fresh produce, flowers, meat, honey, eggs and more, it’s a total shopping experience. “We have a lot of different customers. That’s what makes the farmers market a great place to hang out and enjoy the environment. It’s a really fun place to be,” said Boldt. CREDITS Video shot and edited by Jordan Thompson & Miles Burnett Audio and voice over by Evan Newman For more information on connecting with local farmers and growers, visit www.LocalHarvest.org. If you want to go: Vancouver Farmers Market. 6th & Esther St. Downtown Vancouver, WA Open: March 19 - October 30, 2011 Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm View Larger Map Audio and video stories from Southwest Washington. no