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Public commenter says Bicknell farmers market will add 'Market Bucks' for children and hire manager
Summary
A public commenter told the council the local farmers market plans to introduce 'Market Bucks' for children, change hours and hire a market manager; the market will also pursue SNAP/double-bucks participation.
A public commenter at the start of the Bicknell council work meeting said the local farmers market is revamping operations, will introduce a youth incentive called "Market Bucks," and plans to hire a market manager.
The commenter said the market will give donated "Market Bucks" to children ages 4 to 12 (the commenter said the child voucher would be about $4) so children can learn about shopping the market. She said the market is changing hours (previously later in the afternoon) and intends to move vendor booths onto the lawn to provide shade and reduce wind issues. The commenter said the market organizers are pursuing SNAP/double-bucks programs and had secured a grant for a double-bucks program.
The speaker identified the market's likely public-facing name as Capital Reef Farmers Market and said market organizers plan to hire a manager to check vendors in and ensure booth coverage. The commenter also relayed local business news she had heard (unverified at the meeting), including a report a movie theater might close in May.
Why it matters: Market changes aim to broaden community access and food education for children; SNAP/double-bucks participation would help low-income shoppers use benefits at the market.
No action by the council was recorded on the item; the remarks were given during the public-comment portion of the meeting.
