2010 Sponsors: Thank You!

Posted by Jim Lamb last year

Many thanks to those in our community who are supporting the market in its second year.

Sustainable Steward – $5,000

Whole Foods Market of Cary, selling the highest quality natural & organic products. Whole Foods Market is the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, with stores throughout North America and the United Kingdom.

Cary Living is the premier lifestyle magazine serving all of Western Wake. Cary Living is filled with informative, inspiring and entertaining features and articles on the people and businesses in Western Wake. Each issue, Cary Living will show you why Cary has been recognized over and over as one of the best places to live in America.

Heirloom Tomato Sponsor – $3,000

herons-1 Herons in The Umstead Hotel & Spa offers an environment that expresses an appreciation for the arts and embraces the wonders of nature. Guests can experience the full-service spa, a serene heated outdoor pool, a fine collection of artwork or dinner at its world-class restaurant, Herons. Executive Chef Scott Crawford prepares refined American cuisine in an atmosphere that celebrates the joys of fresh flavors, locally sourced ingredients and an extensive wine selection. All 150 guest-rooms and suites at sponsor_umstead The Umstead are custom decorated and feature fine luxury linens, 42 inch Plasma televisions, deep soaking tubs and views of the landscaped grounds.

Golden Apple Sponsor – $1,000

Yes! Solar Solutions, which opened on the same day as the WWFM, provides residents of Cary and surrounding communities a resource for residential and light commercial solar energy as a means to mitigate rising electricity costs and help the environment with clean, renewable residential solar energy systems. Owned and operated by long-time Cary Residents, Stew and Kathy Miller, who use their design showroom at Stone Creek Village for solar seminars, green workshops and other community events, are committed to changing the way the world uses energy, starting in Cary. Save energy, save money, save the earth.

NaturaLawn of America is The Leader in Environmentally Responsible Lawn Care™. NaturaLawn provides beautiful green lawns while utilizing 85% fewer pesticides than the industry average. Their highly customized programs using organic-based fertilizers are developed from a soil analysis of YOUR lawn. Service includes fertilization, weed, insect and disease control and they also aerate and seed fescue lawns in the fall.

Farmer’s Hand Sponsor – $500

The Grove School immerses children ages two to five in extraordinary educational opportunities that nourish a healthy mind and body while connecting them more fully with the world around them. With a research-based curriculum and socially conscious learning environment and activities, The Grove School offers a fresh approach to preschool education. The school is located at 2590 Laura Duncan Drive in Cary.

We would also like to recognize the following people who have supported the market by generously donating their services:

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8 AM – 12 PM
April – November

Expected weather for this Saturday's Market
NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast Data 87° 87°
Open rain or shine

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Calling Crafters and Artisans

Local crafters and artisans: You are invited to apply to participate in the WWFM Fall Craft Fair, Nov. 6, 8 AM - 1 PM. The application deadline is Oct. 15. Please complete this application and send it with the $35 application fee prior to Oct. 15 for consideration. Questions: Contact Jennifer Gibbs, jgibbs9995@yahoo.com.

EBT, Debit and Credit Cards

WWFM now accepts EBT (former paper food stamps), debit and credit cards! Stop by the information tent to swipe your card in exchange for tokens to shop. Most vendors participate in this voluntary 21st Century Farmers Market Program, and signs at their tent indicate participation.

FoodShare: 1,495 Pounds!

Shoppers and vendors have donated an estimated 1,495 pounds of healthy, local food for FoodShare this market season! Thank you for your ongoing generosity! Buy a bunch, Give a bunch, and drop foods off at the Donation Station. Thank you!

No dogs, please! ☺

Dogs are not permitted in the market vending area where food is being sampled and sold. Outside the actual market there are areas where dogs are permitted on leash.

Our Mission

Our mission is for all people in our community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. Our aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank.

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