Farmer’s market set for July 17

A new farmer’s market is being planned to connect Donley County producers and consumers starting next month, hosted by Cornell’s Country Store.

Donley County Farm 2 Table will begin on July 17 and is planned for the first and third Saturdays and will run through September, and applications are being accepted through June 25 for those who are interested in selling their goods, according to store owner Deanna Cornell.

“I have always had a heart for small business and especially for Texas grown,” Cornell said. “Our mission is simple – we want to offer our community and surrounding area a way to sell their home-grown goods and offer consumers fresh, local, goods. I think it has great potential.”

Donley County Farm 2 Table will be held the first and third Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Garden Center at Cornell’s Country Store. To participate, all vendors must be “local” meaning Donley County or from the surrounding area within a 50-mile radius. All products must be approved by the market manager.

Applications are being required so that there are not too many people selling the same items, such as eggs. Submission of application is not a guarantee of a booth at the market. The cost of a booth is $12.50 per date.

The market is intended for home grown products and products made in home kitchens, including but not limited to fresh produce, fresh fruit, fresh flowers, butter, eggs, cream, cakes, cookies, breads, salsa, sauces, jams and jellies.

“We will provide tables, which will consist of wood / cinder block tables that I currently have in the garden center,” she said. “So far, we have people interested in selling eggs, produce, homemade breads/treats, cookies, pork, butter, cream. We will also be selling our Cornell’s Home Grown Beef.”

Applications are available at Cornell’s County Store or can be requested via email at Deanna@CornellsCountryStore.com. Questions can also be directed to Cornell at that email address, or check out the Facebook group – Donley County Farmer’s Market