Dear Friends of the Clinton County Farmers' Market, 

Some of my favorite childhood memories of the summer revolve around vegetable gardens - the proud responsibility of picking green beans with my grandmother, the humor of stories shared as we shucked dozens upon dozens of my grandfather's sweet corn, the excitement of that first red tomato plucked from the vine. 

One of the many reasons that I love my time spent at the Clinton County Farmers' Market is that it brings back so many of those great memories. When I am at the Market, I get to spend time with people who work hard, but passionately, for the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor. I get to joke and laugh, listen to stories and tell a few myself, while experiencing a true sense of community. And to top it all off, I get to enjoy the same delicious, local food that reminds me that it never tastes better than when a tomato is fresh-picked, a loaf of bread is baked that morning, or a pound of ground beef comes from a cow down the road. 

I invite you to share your favorite garden memories or why you love the Clinton County Farmers' Market! Send your stories (and contact info) to me at "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com" for a chance to have your tale featured on our Market website. 

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Join us at the Market this Wednesday, July 13th, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm to stock up on your favorite local treats! The General Denver Hotel will be offering their Market Happy Hour with $1 off drink and $4 appetizer specials. Bring the whole family and enjoy story time with the Public Library from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. 

This Saturday, July 16th, from 8:30 am - Noon, the Market welcomes the Clinton County Homemakers, who will be sharing ways to preserve all of the delicious fruits and vegetables that are finally in season! We will also be featuring live music from Clinton County Live.

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Did you know?

That about 1 in 6 people in Clinton County use food assistance benefits (food stamps) to supplement their grocery bills? 

If you or someone you know utilizes this great program, make sure you check out our EBT system at the Market, which allows any community members with food assistance to shop at the Market using their benefits like cash. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members.And using the EBT program at the Market is easy! Just use your Ohio Direction card to purchase Market tokens at the info booth and use the tokens like cash at participating vendors. 

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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-728-7075 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com."

From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market!

Sincerely, 

Dessie Buchanan