Part 1. Introduction A. Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market Mission The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market mission is: • To strengthen our local agriculture and food community by serving as a venue to nurture the direct, positive relationships between small farmers, food and beverage artisans and customers; • To promote a safe and welcoming environment for all while enhancing and reflecting the City of Bloomington’s diversity and encouraging multicultural awareness; • To promote and improve food justice by implementing programs to increase access to Market product by low-income individuals; and • To improve local food security and community sustainability by fostering a resilient food supply.
B. Market Contact Information Clarence Boone, Market Coordinator City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department 401 N. Morton St., Suite 250 Bloomington, IN 47404 Office: (812) 349-3738 Email: farmersmarket@bloomington.in.gov Sarah Mullin, Market Supervisor Office: (812) 349-3704 Email: mullins@bloomington.in.gov Market day cell: (812) 327-7034 For more information on the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market including: special events, weekly entertainment and farm vendor contracts, email: farmersmarket@bloomington.in.gov or visit bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket.
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