By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Local farmers and gardeners around the Golden Belt are ready to sell their goods. Stafford County is ready to join the mix. Stafford County Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell, appearing on KVGB's "Focus on Stafford County" program with Steve Webster, said the first farmers market in St. John is planned for Thursday, June 13.
"We just got a grant from Golden Belt Community Foundation for some tents and tables for a farmers market, so we'll be purchasing some of that," he said. "I'm trying to line up some food trucks and maybe some music for the first week."
The farmers market, managed by the St. John's Extension office, will be centered around the new gazebo that was dedicated last Friday during the Jubilee. The market will begin at 4 p.m. each Thursday in the northwest corner of the square around the gazebo.
"Come on down, get some veggies, some fruit, some jams, jellies, and whatever else we have down there," Russell said. "Enjoy yourself in the park - it's beautiful."
Stafford County Eco Devo now has a full-time administrative position open. Anyone interested in renting one of the Eco Devo properties can contact Housing Opportunities Inc at (620) 792-3299.