5/4/2009

Food producers in north-central Kansas have enjoyed good growing conditions this spring, Madonna Sorell said, which could translate into good produce at the Salina Farmers Market. The market, in its 10th season, opens 7:30 to 11 a.m. May 30 in the parking lot of Waters True Value Hardware, 460 S. Ohio, and will open each Saturday through September. The market has about a dozen vendors this year, said Sorell, of Glasco, president of the board. She raises and sells Heritage Red Wattle pork and some vegetables. So far, a bountiful growing season is in the making, Sorell said “With the rains, it’s been a good spring,” she said. The market features garden vegetables, fruit (when it’s in season), homemade soaps, meat, eggs, products made from the herb lavender, honey and a few flowers. “Right now, we do not have a steady flower vendor,” Sorell said. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor may call Sorell, (785) 568-2777.