Local ranch set to celebrate Farmers Market Week

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July 16, 2009 2:18 PM

THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER

SPRINGVILLE — Springville Ranch is hosting a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, wherein locals can purchase fresh produce and grass-fed beef, enjoy live music by Patti Torrey, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and other attractions.

The event coincides with National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 2 through 8.

According to the USDA, the Springville Ranch Farmers Market is one of about 4,800 in the country, and about 400 in California. The Springville Ranch has just re-opened and is currently booking weddings and special events. This will be its first Farmers Market since re-opening.

This special market will feature local farmers selling a wide variety of products, including fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables and grass-fed beef.

Springville Ranch is located at 34600 Highway 190, at the corner of Highway 190 and Balch Park Road, Springville.

There are still openings for local vendors to participate.

To apply, contact Brooke Holve, 539-2893 or by e-mail, brooke@springvilleranch.com.

-- Contact The Recorder newsroom at 784-5000, Ext. 1043.

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