2013-0236
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In Recognition: German Coast Farmers' Market, 10 Year Anniversary
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The Parish of St. Charles
July 1, 2013
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, the German Coast Farmers' Market, a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, was established to encourage the ability of farmers and small vendors to reach the public directly with the freshest of produce and home-grown and produced products; and,
WHEREAS, the German Coast Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place, tourist destination, and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other value-added items; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to local products, the German Coast Farmers' Market features a variety of special events including live music and entertainment, pony rides, holiday celebrations, Kid Krewe du Mardi Gras parade, St. Patty's Pet Pawrade, advice from master gardeners, preserve contest, cookbook exchange, plant swap, community outreach programs, arts and crafts vendors, and more; and,
WHEREAS, the German Coast Farmers' Market opened for business on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish on June 7, 2003, and a second location opened on the West Bank on July 5, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, over 271,436 patrons visited the market since its inception; and,
WHEREAS, in 2010 and 2011 the German Coast Farmers' Market was named Louisiana's Favorite Farmers Market by American Farmland Trust; and,
WHEREAS, the German Coast Farmers' Market celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Ormond Plantation in Destrehan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby offer this tribute and recognition to
GERMAN COAST FARMERS' MARKET
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
"PARISH OF PLENTY"
created in 1807 from the county of the
"German Coast", a parish of
unprecedented economic and social
development, known for its
hospitality, rural living and sporting
opportu...
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