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Committee raises concerns as farmers market shifts to an 'open-air market'
Summary
Committee members said the market (now called 'open air market') has more arts-and-crafts vendors than food producers; they discussed difficulty recruiting food vendors and potential involvement from Bristol Aggie next year to bolster food offerings.
Chair said the farmers market recently changed its name to the 'open air market' and observed the vendor mix has shifted toward arts-and-crafts rather than food producers. She told members she had spoken with Lauren (who runs farmers markets) and planned to check with the board of health about whether the committee can meaningfully assist.
Speaker 4 noted recruiting food vendors is difficult and mentioned Bristol Aggie may be able to support a food-focused market next year. Committee members agreed the market's future success depends on finding enough food producers and that current efforts appear experimental; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
