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about our market
We are a Texas non-profit market.
The mission of the Bastrop 1832 Farmers
Market is to provide Bastrop, Texas and the surrounding region
with locally grown foods and farm products in a direct farm-to-consumer
marketing venue that will serve diverse populations, preserve
and promote region agriculture and improve the quality of
life in the greater Bastrop area. The market is situated on
land leased to the market by the City of Bastrop for a nominal
amount.
The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market provides a market designed
for farmers and artisans, including those who are economically
disadvantaged, to sell their farm and ranch products, crafts,
ready-to-eat foods and other homemade products. In this manner,
the Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market improves access to local,
healthy, affordable food for children and adults around the
Bastrop area while assisting family farmers and ranchers to
create a local, sustainable agricultural economy. The Bastrop
1832 Farmers Market also supports local food banks to ensure
that the needy have access to the same healthy food. Furthermore,
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market provides education about and support
of the region's agriculture and teaches young people how to
grow and sell food. Finally, the Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market
intends to contribute excess funds raised to other local,
tax-exempt charities, such as groups assisting abused women
and children and 4-H clubs.
The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is now accepting WIC coupons
(July 23, 2008).
Our Board of Directors
Erika Bradshaw
Bradshaw Farms
512-360-4799
Patricia Jacobs
Bastrop
Cattle Company
512-321-2725
Steve Bridges
Bastrop County Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
512-284-1495 cell
President
James Page
Peach Creek Farm
830-839-3074
Secretary/Treasurer
Dolores Leeper
Scented Pleasures Herbs & Gifts
512-360-4502
Market Manager
Friday: Erika Bradshaw
Bradshaw Farms
512-360-4799
Saturday: Tracy Fajkus
Sunset Hill Farm
830-839-4724
For More Information, contact
Erika Bradshaw
512-360-4799
General Market info/Vendor inquiries
Dolores Leeper - email
512-360-4502
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