AREA PRODUCERS SOUGHT FOR 2009 SEASON NEW NATURAL & ORGANIC
OPEN AIR FARMERS’ MARKET IN INNER CITY HARRISBURG
HARRISBURG Ngozi Eco-Village can be defined as a system of micro-structure agribusinesses, entrepreneurships, designed to be a viable solution in addressing and reducing health and poverty disparities in an underserved area. Ngozi Eco Village (NEV) Natural & Organic Farmers’ Market is a new economic development initiative nurtures the growth of a diverse and equitable community food system to promote local economic opportunities, access to affordable nutritious food and social change education.
Partnering with Broad Street Market Corporation, farmers looking for a new opportunity to retail/wholesale their products this 2009 season are invited to attend an exploratory meeting about this exciting concept in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The exploratory meeting will take place Monday April 20th 2009, starting promptly at 6:00 pm location Broad Street Market Stone Building 1233 N. 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102.
Farmers who raise fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, plants, honey, maple syrup or almost any other shelf-stable farm product for sale to consumers along with local artisans, restaurateurs and small grocery store owners are encourage to attend.
Harrisburg has a FOOD DESERT, 52% over of our children in the Capital Region are obese due to lack of whole nutritious food. 49.6% of children under the age of 5 years live below the poverty level (Data source U.S.census 2007). Our goal is to partner with other local agriculture businesses to break new ground create a more diverse one stop shopping site for consumers. Featuring the best in local whole food products to inner city Harrisburg. Why wouldn’t we want our communities to eat healthy? This meeting will help set the direction of such a market according to Rafiyqa Muhammad, Ngozi Eco Village Director.
Farmers will hear a brief overview of the opportunity and have ample time to discuss choices and voice preferences. Details such as potential sites, rules, products, and sales time will be covered.
No reservations are needed. Please RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2009 so we may have enough material for everyone. For more information, or if interested growers cannot make the meeting,
Contact: Rafiyqa Muhammad, Eco Village Director
email: rafiyqam@aol.com or ngoziinc@mail.com
Phone: 717-234-7724
