A Farmers’ Market for Henrico County? Hmmm…
Would you all frequent a farmers’ market in Henrico County possibly located at the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue? If Peter Francisco gets his way, a project he’s been working on for the last three years, very well may become reality, possibly this Spring.
According to the Times-Dispatch:
Tonight, the Planning Commission will consider his request to allow the outdoor market in the parking lot on nearly 3 acres. And by next spring, Francisco hopes to have 11 vendors selling fresh produce a couple of days a week.
“They’re all about bringing community together,” Francisco said of farmers markets. “It’s a cultural experience for the young kids. It gives them a taste of where produce comes from.”…
…Members of the Hamlet Women’s Club were so excited about the idea that they started petitions in support of the request. Nearly 100 signatures were forwarded to county officials last week.
Definitely! I love farmer’s markets, but getting downtown can be a real pain sometimes. I’d absolutely go to the one in Lakeside!
I also, would definitely go! However I’m sure I would still frequent the 17th st Farmers Market as well.
I would absolutely love it — especially if Chalie at Sprout/Victory Farms offered his CSA pick up there!