MEDIA CONTACT:
James (Jeff) Miller
404-298-4080
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2021
Applications for DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market Stops Now Open
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, stops for 2022. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 17, 2021.
Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents.
Communities, businesses or organizations can apply to be a Fresh on DeK stop. The proposed location must be able to provide a liaison to organize the site. The site must also have a street-level parking area that is highly visible, large enough to safely park a 60-foot bus and easy for customers to access and park without hazard.
The market visits areas around the county each week, beginning in the spring and running 16 weeks. To apply to be a Fresh on DeK stop, visit www.freshondek.com and click “Fresh on DeK Sites” or use the following link.
https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OXPNkLnSq3zTdY
The DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is a program of DeKalb County Extension with support from the DeKalb County Board of Health. The program is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For information regarding the application process or other Extension programs, contact DeKalb County Extension at 404-298-4080, [email protected] or visit www.freshondek.com.
