Did you know that if 10% of the population shifted just 10% of their weekly food budget to LOCAL FOOD that it would put $56 million back into the local economy? Ways to EAT LOCAL – #1 – Shop the farmers’ market #2 – Plan your menu around what’s in season #3 – Buy staples […]
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Here’s What’s Happening with the Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market Today (July 11)
It’s Summertime & the produce is plentiful! Come out to Tower Park on Wednesday, 3-7 p.m., grab some dinner at Texas Joe’s, enjoy the music of Austin Rath, & stock your fridge for the week’s meals. The Campbell County Extension Office will be on hand with activities for the kids. See everyone today!
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The Fort Thomas Farmers Market is Moving to Tower Park
The Fort Thomas Farmers Market has found a new home in Tower Park. “You will find us across from the Armory, near the tennis courts at 950 Cochran Avenue from 3-7 p.m. every Wednesday starting June 6,” stated Debbie Buckley, Fort Thomas Economic Director. “In the past we have had the Fort Thomas Antique and […]
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Farmers Market Turns Ten and Moves to New Home
The Fort Thomas Farmers Market has a new home for its tenth year – the Living Hope Baptist Church at 1080 Highland Avenue next to the library – and good things are growing. The most notable will be that there will be more vendors than ever selling an array of handmade and farm grown goods. […]
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Drone Video: Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market
The Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market is in full effect. It runs every Wednesday, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fort Thomas Plaza, 90 Alexandria Pike. This is an advertisement. There is plenty of parking, food trucks, entertainment and new vendors. See who is new and who is returning here. RELATED: Fort Thomas Couple Starts Balanced Brilliance
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Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market To Continue (Indoors) Throughout Winter
Blue Oven Bakery is a market favorite and will continue through the winter indoor months. FTM file. The Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market is a great example of how local businesses working together, and community support, can make a neighborhood venture thrive. Because of the success of this year’s indoor Farmers’ Market it will continue—throughout the […]
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Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Can ‘Double’ Fresh Food for Families
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, Community Farm Alliance, and WellCare collaborate to expand programs that benefit families and farmers Lisa Kelly, co-owner of Pet Wants Fort Thomas, is part of the Fort Thomas Farmers Market. Photo: Fort Thomas Farmers Market Facebook page. More Kentucky-grown fruits, vegetables, and agricultural products will feed hungry Kentucky families this year, […]
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Fort Thomas Farmers Market: Vendors, Food Trucks, Schedule
Fort Thomas Farmers Market 2015. FTM file. By Jen Kohl Hey Fort Thomas, your farmers market is about to get a whole lot better! For the past several years local farmers and artisans have been bringing delicious home-grown and made products to us in the Midway District of town. RELATED: Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market to […]
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Fort Thomas Farmers Market Will Move in 2016
FTM file. The Fort Thomas Farmers Market will move from the Midway District on River Road to Fort Thomas Plaza this year. The move, which was attempted last year by the city, will be steered by a volunteer board in hopes of reviving the market to stay on par with other farmers markets. Live music, […]
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How to Attract Goldfinches
By Jill Fessler Jill Fessler at the Wednesday Farmers Market. FTM file. You will be surprised to know that yellow birds fly around your home. The American Goldfinch can be found in Northern Kentucky year round. My neighbor told me about these birds many years ago. “Put out a thistle feeder, and wait a few […]
