Greetings!

Saturday was a fine day at the Market. The sun shone, the chickens clucked, and we heralded the coming spring by moving the Market out of doors. These days we tend to think of spring as a time of growth and abundance, but historically farmer's suffered badly thru the early months of the year.  New crops were just going into the ground and a "spring harvest" usually meant foraging for dandelion greens.  How did they get by in those tough times? Most had to rely on the goods they preserved and had set aside in storage.   But even so, by spring, these supplies were rapidly dwindling.  

Many of our friends and neighbors are similarly suffering in this early spring.   The tough economy has affected many local families who need assistance filling their empty pantries. 

The Dacula Farmer's Market would like to invite you to help your neighbors.  From now thru April 9 we will be collecting canned and dry goods to donate to the Quinn House Food Bank in Lawrenceville.  So look thru your pantry and bring a bit of your abundance to share.  A box will be located at the Market every week to receive your gifts.  If you would like to put up flyers or place a collection box in your church or neighborhood,
contact Anthony Stokes at StokesFarm@bellsouth.net

I hope to see you all at the Market this coming Saturday.

Best regards,

Anthony Stokes
Market Manager