Farmers' Market open for business

East Washington Elementary Students get to take part in learning agriculture. The school corporation has two acres that students plant, grow and harvest. The crops include pop corn, Native American corn, pumpkins and sun flowers. Some of the items are sold each week at the Washington County Farmers' Market. Here, Shaddix McGinnis, who has been involved every year, works the booth at the farmers' market with Master Gardener, Theresa Gottbrath.

Program for seniors

The Washington County Food Bank is participating in the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this year. Persons 60 or over that meet the food bank’s income guidelines can receive free vouchers for use at any participating vendor’s booth at any farmer’s market in Indiana.

Applications are available at the food bank Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To receive vouchers you must return the completed application to the food bank on Monday or Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon ONLY.

Each member of the household 60 or over must complete a separate application.

For further information please call the food bank during business hours.

Farmers' Market hours

Saturday morning at the Washington County Justice Center from 8:30 a.m. to noon.