The popular Columbia Farmers Market opens Saturday morning to kick off its 42nd season. The Farmers Market is located on West Ash, near the Arc. It offers fresh produce, meat, farm-fresh eggs, cheese and plants. Columbia Farmers Market executive director Corrina Smith says the market saw its best year in 2021, with about 133,000 shoppers …
Federal grant for Columbia farmers market aimed at providing more access to locally-grown food
Missouri’s GOP governor is praising the Biden administration’s $1.3 million federal grant to expand Columbia’s popular Farmers Market. The farmers market is located on West Ash, near the ARC. The funding is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). The Commerce Department says the project …