Although the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is arguably the region's premier such organization, many locals don't confine their shopping to that venue.
The Rensselaer Farmers’ Market, which operates on Thursdays in the small neighboring city's Riverfront Park, will be upgrading thanks to a $50,000 grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Rensselaer city officials say the grant will fund decorative surface paintings, additional picnic tables and benches, among numerous aspects.
The market offers weekly activities, entertainment, and vendors from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays in Riverfront Park. Other attractions this year have included a car show, a wellness fair, and a foam party.
“Our Farmers’ Market keeps getting better and better and this grant will certainly help with our efforts,” said City Clerk Nancy Hardt, who oversees the operations.
Part of the grant is funding the markets ability to dedicate more time, efforts, and materials for the promotion of activities happening at the market.
The current market season is scheduled to run through October 16 this year.
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