Consider and discuss findings regarding a Farmers' Market.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<br><br><strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;'>Subject: Preliminary Research Update: Farmers' Market Feasibility</span></strong><br><br><span style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><strong><span style="font-size:19px;color:black;">Status of Research</span></strong></span><br><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><strong> </strong></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size:19px;color:black;">This memo serves as a preliminary update to keep the Council informed on initial data gathering regarding the feasibility of a Town-managed farmers' market. At this stage, this is a first look at the regional competitive landscape and the baseline operational requirements. The purpose of this summary is to provide Council with the factual realities and resource commitments that must be considered before taking on this endeavor.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><br></p>

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