About the Owen County Farmers Market
The Community Farmers' Market of Owen County was began in 2008 and renamed to Owen County Farmers Market in 2012. Our goal is to provide local producers and their neighbors a gathering place that fosters the connection between our food, our culture, our land, and our environment.
The Market is governed by a Board Member Committee and the Market Season is overseen by a Market Master. Vendor items include produce, meat, baked goods, eggs, jams, garden plants, flowers, dog treats, and artisan crafts. The OCMF offers refreshments through the Market Cafe. The funds collected through the Market Cafe help support expenses that occur during the market season.
The Market offers entertainment starting at 10am during market days when available. Also when available they are workshops on a variety of topics hosted by volunteers during the market hours.
The Owen County Farmers Market has something for everyone, so we hope you will come on by for a visit!
Our Board Members
2012 Board |
2011 Board |
2010 Board |
| Denise Line, President |
Denise Line, President |
Patty Stewart, President |
| Jim Baughman, Vice President |
Jim Baughman, Vice President |
Denise Line, Vice President |
| Bill Peterson, Treasurer |
Ed O'Brien, Treasurer |
Ed O'Brien, Treasurer |
| Andrea Curry, Secretary |
Nancy Sparks, Secretary |
Nancy Sparks, Secretary |
| Andrea McNeil |
Andrea McNeil |
Dave Haskins |
| Carolyn Murdock |
Carolyn Murdock |
Vickie Haskins |
| Jerry Murdock |
Jerry Murdock |
Carolyn Murdock |
| Pennie Cantwell |
Patty Stewart |
Jerry Murdock |
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Steve Worland |
Meet Our Market Master
The Market reached a milestone in 2011 with it's first paid employee. We were very excited to have hired Leslie Burns of Bloomington to serve as Market Master in 2011! Leslie brings a diverse background as well as much enthusiasm and energy to the Market and is eager to help the Market grow.
We are excited that Leslie will be joining us as Market Master again in 2012. In additional to helping things run smoothly on Saturdays during the market, Leslie, is our contact for scheduling the LIVE entertainment for during the market.
Supporting the Market
Volunteer for Friend's of the Market
The Market is forming an advisory or Friend's of the Market group for those you who would like to help with the Market or plan activities. If you're interested, please send us a message.
Donating to the Market
If you appreciate the local fresh produce, the specialty vendors, special events and music each week at the farmers market, consider showing your support by making a donation.
Your tax-deductible donations help us with operational expenses and to promote our farmers markets and sustainable food system through our educational programs, website, and events.
You can make a donation by talking to us at the market, or mail a check to the market office at Owen County Farmers Market, PO Box 650, Spencer, IN 47460.
Host a Workshop or Demonstration
We are looking for volunteers to do an education workshop or demonstration during the market season. These workshops could be on gardening, crafts, cooking, raising livestock, nutrition or any educational topic related to the market goals of fosters the connection between our food, our culture,
our land and our environment. If you would like to host a workshop please talk to us at the market, or contact Andrea M or the Owen County Farmers Market at PO Box 650, Spencer, IN 47460.
Provide Musical Entertainment
We are looking for musical entertainment to play from 10am to 12 Saturdays during the Market. If you would like to support the Market with your musical talents contact Leslie by email or phone 812.320.6652 to schedule
a performance date.
