Opening day of the 2020 Outdoor Main Street Monroe Farmers Market occurred this past Saturday, May 16th. The Market which usually starts the beginning of May was delayed due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Organizers had to find a new location due to issues obtaining a city permit. The Main Street Monroe Farmers Market ended up in the Monroe Arts Center parking lot, a few blocks from … [Read more...] about Main Street Monroe Farmers Market Kicked Off 2020 Outdoor Market Season With Precautions
Food Events
Best Burger Contest Canceled
The Green County Beef Producers Board announced that they have decided to cancel this year Best Burger Contest. The contest was part of Beef Month, which is celebrated in May. In explaining the cancelation, they cited everything that is going on with COVID-19 and not all establishments being open to serve food. All Restaurants currently have their dining rooms closed due … [Read more...] about Best Burger Contest Canceled
DATCP Releases Guidance for Farmers Market Consumers
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Division of Food and Recreational Safety released Guidance for Farmers Market Vendors and Consumers (pdf) on Tuesday. If you are planning on attending an area farmer's market, be sure to review the guidelines before you go. Area Farmer's Markets: New Glarus Farmers Market is opening on Friday, May … [Read more...] about DATCP Releases Guidance for Farmers Market Consumers
Mainstreet Monroe Farmers Market Announce Plan to Open
The challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic extend to Farmers Markets too. The Mainstreet Monroe Farmers Market team has been working hard to come up with a plan to open for the 2020 season. Mainstreet Monroe Farmers Market announced on Friday that they will be opening for the 2020 Outdoor Farmers Market on Saturday, May 16th. There will be a change in location. The … [Read more...] about Mainstreet Monroe Farmers Market Announce Plan to Open
2020 Green County Breakfast on the Farm Postponed
May 4th Update: The Green County Breakfast on the Farm has now been postponed until early September. The Green County Ag Chest announced on Facebook that the the 2020 Green County Breaskfast on the Farm that was to be held on May 30th, has been postponed. The 2020 Green County Breakfast on the Farm will tentatively be held on Saturday, June 20th, at the Green County … [Read more...] about 2020 Green County Breakfast on the Farm Postponed