OSU to hold first farmer's market on Stillwater campus

The market will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, starting this week and continuing through Oct. 21.

Companies will set up and sell products on the top level of the OSU Student Union garage at W University Avenue and N Washington Street.

The 2010 membership fee is $10 per company.

Interested companies can go to dining.okstate.edu to read about market rules and download an application. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some of the items that may be sold at the market include produce, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts; baked, canned and processed foods; plants and flowers; handcrafted items; and organic items.

The OSU Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center and University Dining Services have been working to bring more Made in Oklahoma products on campus, and this market is one more way to do so, said Terry Baker, dining services director.

"It is a great way to partner with the local farming community and bring fresh products right here to campus,” Baker said in a news release. "We are excited to feature local products, especially Made in Oklahoma items. Our dining team has been working on this project for a year now, and we are thrilled to see it happen right here on campus for the faculty, staff and students.”

The Food & Agricultural Products Center works with many food companies that would benefit greatly from this opportunity, said Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist.

"This is a great opportunity for Oklahoma companies to get additional exposure on the OSU campus because many visitors, faculty, staff and students come through this area,” Graves said. "It can also build a relationship with University Dining Services and perhaps bring an opportunity for the company to have its products stocked and sold in other venues across campus.”

Mandy H. Gross is communications services manager for the OSU Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center.

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