The Fondy Beet - Vol. 3 Issue 1 March 6, 2012
Friday, 18 March 2011 09:57
Oh to hear Delores speak (and see her cook)!Long-time Fondy Farmers Market shopper Delores Butler was interviewed by Radio Milwaukee (88.9FM) on February 25. Delores Butler hails from De Kalb, Mississippi but has lived in Milwaukee for more than 50 years. For as long as she remembers, Delores has been a devoted shopper at the Fondy Farmers Market, canning, preserving and preparing amazing recipes using vegetables and fruit purchased at Fondy.
Delores has some wonderfully delicious stories to tell about shopping at Fondy, preparing food for her family, and sharing happiness and joy with the world! Listen to the entire interview here at Radio Milwaukee.Delores' interview is the first of a two-part interview conducted by Radio Milwaukee as part of their "What Makes Milwaukee?"series. Producer Lisa Goldman met with Delores and then later with several Hmong farmers participating in the Fondy Farm Project. Lisa's interview with the Hmong farmers will air later this month. Stay tuned!
Photo courtesy of Lisa Goldman, Radio Milwaukee
Come work for Fondy!
Are you passionate about locally grown food? Care deeply about social justice issues, especially food security? Have experience managing a food-related business? We have the job for you! The Fondy Food Center has a full-time opening for a Farmers Market Director who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fondy Farmers Market. The Director also manages the Market's food assistance programs, assists with marketing and outreach, manages part-time staff, and recruits vendors. (And more!)
Are you passionate about locally grown food? Care deeply about social justice issues, especially food security? Have experience managing a food-related business? We have the job for you! The Fondy Food Center has a full-time opening for a Farmers Market Director who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fondy Farmers Market. The Director also manages the Market's food assistance programs, assists with marketing and outreach, manages part-time staff, and recruits vendors. (And more!)
We are now accepting job applications through Friday, March 23, 2012. Visit the Jobs page of our website to learn more.
Looking for a Few Good Great Sponsors
This year the Fondy Food Center is offering a number of Fondy Farmers Market sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and organizations. This is a terrific chance to get your name out to the community and show your support for healthy families, healthy food, and healthy farmers! Download our 2012 Sponsorship Guide for more information.
We can also customize a sponsorship level that meets your budget, needs, and goal. Call 414-562-2282 or email Nancy Ketchman, Director of Development and Communications, to get started today!
The Fondy Pulse
Last year was another record year for the Fondy Farmers Market. We hit nearly $500,000 in annual sales and had 36,000 visitors! Below is a quick breakout of how many visitors came to the Market during the peak months of June through October 2011. Let's spread the word about the Fondy Farmers Market and break the 1/2 million dollar mark! (Wow, doesn't that sound impressive?!)
2012 Market Season is just around the corner...
Last year was another record year for the Fondy Farmers Market. We hit nearly $500,000 in annual sales and had 36,000 visitors! Below is a quick breakout of how many visitors came to the Market during the peak months of June through October 2011. Let's spread the word about the Fondy Farmers Market and break the 1/2 million dollar mark! (Wow, doesn't that sound impressive?!)
2012 Market Season is just around the corner...
And what would you like to see at the Market? We've set up a simple survey on SurveyMonkey to collect your suggestions. Just click here to take the survey. We'll share your preferences with our vendors and post the top Market "wish list" items in an upcoming Fondy Beet!
Stay Connected with Fondy
Sign up to get the latest news on Market happenings, new vendors, what's in season, special events, and Fondy Food Center updates (including news about the Fondy Farm Project) by becoming a Fondy Farmers Market Facebook fan and following us on Twitter. Feel free to forward The Fondy Beet to all your friends and relatives. The more, the merrier!
P.S. And since we like (OK, love) customers and supporters like yourself, won't you please share your Fondy love by "Liking" us on Facebook?
Stay Connected with Fondy
Sign up to get the latest news on Market happenings, new vendors, what's in season, special events, and Fondy Food Center updates (including news about the Fondy Farm Project) by becoming a Fondy Farmers Market Facebook fan and following us on Twitter. Feel free to forward The Fondy Beet to all your friends and relatives. The more, the merrier!
P.S. And since we like (OK, love) customers and supporters like yourself, won't you please share your Fondy love by "Liking" us on Facebook? For a general overview of local produce availability and to better plan your season, check out our Seasonal Food Guide.
Become a Fondy Vendor this Season
Spring is just around the corner! If you have an interest in selling at Fondy, visit the vendor page on our website where you'll find a prospective vendor guide, participation requirements and Vendor Interest Form.
Support Fondy
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