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Commission reports strong outreach at farmers market but low CRF feedback
Summary
Commissioners said the farmers market yielded good engagement with an invasive-species matching game and live specimens but produced few specific suggestions for CRF projects; they plan to refine outreach tactics for future events.
Commission member (Speaker 6) reported that the Commission's table at the farmers market attracted families and adults with a matching game about native and invasive species and live specimens, despite a rainy start. Members agreed the interactive approach drew people in and suggested improvements — such as a visible poster board or more prominent prompts — to collect stronger input on Conservation Reserve Fund (CRF) project ideas.
The commissioners discussed using a sign-up or donation prompt to gauge commitment for plant giveaways and considered producing image assets and a banner for future tabling. They noted one child’s comment encouraging a simplistic approach to knotweed removal and emphasized the need to pair outreach with clear, actionable asks so public feedback informs CRF priorities.
