Green Market Addresses Jackson County Food Desert
A new Jackson County Green Market hopes to address the lack of fresh produce and grocery options in what organizers describe as a local food desert. Green Market Chairman and Market Manager Mickie Davis said the county currently lacks a major grocery store and offers very limited availability for fresh fruits and vegetables. Davis said […]
Sparta Green Market Opening Postponed
Friday would have been the first day for the Sparta Green Market. The market will now return for the 2020 season June 19th. Co-Founder Steve Ware said the market will run from June until October from 4-7 p.m. every third Friday. “We decided to push it back because it is a gathering place of people,” […]
