Southeastern students to sponsor farmers markets all spring
Monday, March 6, 2017
by: Rene Abadie
HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University student organization Reconnect is
hosting a series of farmers markets throughout the spring semester, with the first
on March 8 in front of the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tentative dates for the others are March 22 and April 5. Each will feature locally
grown produce, arts and crafts, and freshly prepared foods such as honey and cheese.
Vendors include Covey Rise Farms, Berry Hill Farms, and various independent artisans.
“We want to promote supporting a local economy by promoting local farmers and
artisans,” said Reconnect President Jessica Bell, a sophomore sociology major. “For
us, it’s all about promoting awareness of the importance of buying locally grown
food, rather than food that is grown thousands of miles away and eating sustainably.”
Student vendors are encouraged to participate in the markets by emailing Reconnect
at realfoodselu@gmail.com. A table is provided at no charge.
A student environmental club, Reconnect participates in the Real Food Challenge,
a national effort among college students to promote the use of locally grown, healthy
and sustainable food products.
