SKYWAY FARMERS MARKET by Imelda Reimer-Guardiola https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0 Affirmation & Refine en-us 2022-03-29 19:32:40 UTC 2022-04-01 16:45:27 UTC hello@padlet.com NEXT STEPS IDENTIFIED IN COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ireimerguardiola https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120100588
  • Raise funds to hire a Farmers Market Program Manager (and alternate Staff)
  • Train staff under the Washington State (WA) Farmers Market Program 
  • Attend the 2022 Farmers Market Bootcamp 
  • Conduct site visits/field trips to other farmers markets
  • Develop a list of space needs for a farmers market to identify a location close to  a community garden and the library
  • Determine branding for the farmers market
  • Explore starting on a pilot/limited schedule in 2022, such as monthly; expanding to weekly   
               


]]> 2022-03-29 19:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120100588 GOALS IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM! ireimerguardiola https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120103203
Goal 1: Champion and engage the community around the breadth of economic development opportunities connected to the food system.
Goal 2: Deepen organizational partnerships and coordination around food initiatives.
Goal 3: Increase affordability and equitable and physical access to health-promoting local foods preferred by the community.
Goal 4: Shape the environment to shift hearts and minds toward community health and wealth.
]]> 2022-03-29 19:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120103203 Action 1.1 ireimerguardiola https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120104858 Create a culturally diverse farmers market and connection to BIPOC farmers (“For Us, By Us” Skyway Vendors), local gardeners, local chefs, beekeepers, agriculture teachers, and arts/cultural programs; secure its funding; and develop a structure that can host events by Spring/Summer of 2022.]]> 2022-03-29 19:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120104858 Once the location is firm, discuss with the Fresh Bucks program (City of Seattle, Office of Environment and Sustainability; https://www.seattlefreshbucks.org/) if the market can be eligible for the Fresh Bucks, if interested. Fresh Bucks will have a positive impact on SNAP participants food budget. I (Shoko) will be happy to talk/coordinate a meeting with the Fresh Bucks program manager. https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120444899 2022-03-30 01:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ireimerguardiola/bm4bzuchzqb12um0/wish/2120444899