Sanford Farmers' Market Canceled
Due to inclement weather, the Sanford Farmers’ Market will not be open Saturday, October 1. Please plan to visit …
Street Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Mailing Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Job Description -Coordination of activities and vendor relations at the Sanford Farmers Market -Primary advocate for food access in urban areas, especially downtown Sanford, connecting limited resource populations with fresh and healthy food options -Liaison for connecting local producers and chefs to promote use of local foods in food businesses and entrepreneurs
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