Bronx Park market gets a makeover

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The Bronx Park Farmer’s Market, now under the leadership of co-ordinator Denzel Green, recently unveiled a new look and logo.

“I chose this design as I really wanted to represent the community we serve and the community that we are,” Green said. “Soon we will be featuring our very own Bronx Park Farmers’ Market merchandise so you can always remember home wherever you go.”

The community has really come out to support the market’s vendors this year and hundreds of people visit, even on rainy days. Denzel said this year they have “many new local crafters, bakers and amazing Manitoba homegrown vegetables, meat products and honey from Edelweiss Family Garden, Top Fresh Garden and Healthy Harvest Farms.

Green spoke of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of participating in the market as a vendor.

“As a farmers’ market we get to turn passions into income which in turn supports our community and our people,” he said. “The money you spend at the market stays in the community, helps inspire entrepreneurs and makes the farm to table process simpler. We have also been lucky enough to host a few different non-profit vendors that raise money and spread awareness on important topics around our province such as recycling, horticulture education and protecting Manitoba wildlife.”

Denzel said his aim is to make a visit to the market a family-friendly experience.

“We try to provide something for everyone to enjoy with music, yard games and a playground to keep the kids busy while parents shop our local vendors,” he said, pointing out the space is not only for shopping. “It’s really great when you have a space in a welcoming community that provides the opportunity for neighbours to become friends and give them a chance to interact with each other.

Green is planning a fall community evening event on Sept. 10, featuring food trucks, vendors and more. To volunteer please email bronxparkfarmersmarket@gmail.com