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          Local Marketing Opportunities for 2009  

Panhandle Fresh Marketing Association   was created for vegetable growers who want to sell to the big chains without the hassle of getting your own vendor ID number.  For an application form, vendor handbook and other information contact Andrea Sutrick, PFMA Marketing Coordinator.  Phone:  850-748-0344 or online by going to panhandlefresh@teamsantarosa.com.

The Riverwalk Farmers' Market is located directly behind the County Courthouse in downtown Milton, Florida.  Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the season, the Market provides local fruit, vegetable and specialty crop growers a place to sell their produce. For more information contact Serene Keiek, Market Manager, Maine Street Milton, Inc. at 850-626-6246 or go online at mainstreetmilton@bellsouth.net.

Palafox Market is a new and rapidly expanding market for farmers who are interested in selling their produce outdoors in downtown Pensacola.  The length of the season will depend upon farmer participation.  For more details and a vendor application, contact Terri Kuvach at 850-435-1695 or tkuvach@ci.pensacola.fl.us.

Port City Farmers Market was created to provide a year-round market for Northwest Florida growers.  In addition to local produce, the market offers a place to find local bakers, artists and musicians.  Located at the corner of Palafox and Main Streets in downtown Pensacola, the market is open Saturdays 9 am - 12 noon from October thru April, and Wednesday evenings 5 pm - 9 pm from May thru September.  For more details contact Natalie Tredway, 500 South Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32501.  Phone: (850)380-4237 or via web:  http://www.pensacolamarkets.com