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Stephanie Fenty June 12, 2017created an additional revenue stream of $70,000 to the vendors at the Market.”
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Stephanie Fentyallowed four local farms to increase their production because of the new year-round market.”
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Stephanie Fentyhelped put nearly $10,000 in food assistance benefits directly into the hands of small-scale West Michigan farmers and producers.”
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Stephanie Fentyhelped grow a steady increase in yield, product diversity, and the number of vendors and vendor staff.”
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Stephanie Fentyhelped farmers treat the market as a business, with better business practices and customer relations.”
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Stephanie Fentyallowed us to substantially increase the number of farmers markets accepting EBT in Michigan (from 3 in 2006 to 103 in 2012)”
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Stephanie Fentyled to a 118% increase in the number of farmers and entrepreneurs selling at the Foothills Farmers’ Market- creating 7 new businesses. Average total sales per vendor also increased 240% between 2009 and 2012, hiring eight additional part-time workers.”
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Stephanie Fentycreated a farmers market that has turned into a major economic development tool for our area, training and building the capacity of producers, market managers, and youth entrepreneurs.”
