Bowen is getting fresh. Fresh vegetables, that is.
For the first time, the Bowen Agriculture Alliance's monthly farmers' market is going to be open on the first Saturday of every month until October. And this spring, students at BICS are also going to selling produce from their gardens. Working with community school co-ordinator Sarah Haxby, the students have been learning how to grow some of their own food, and market it to consumers. The fruits - or asparagus, kale and greens - of their labour will be on sale at the first 2011 farmers' market on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of BICS.
Other vendors are invited to join in. The tables for community growers and gardeners cost only $5. (They're free for students.) It's best to reserve a spot in advance but it's not necessary. Please contact Elle Glave at [email protected].
