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Denman Farmers Market reports growth and new food coupon program

A report to the Growers & Producers Alliance AGM says the market had 45 island vendors listed this year and launched a coupon program.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-11-28 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Farmers Market had 45 island vendors listed this year, up from 12 four years ago, according to a report presented at the Growers & Producers Alliance annual general meeting on November 21.^[1]

The report said the market averaged 27 vendors on Saturdays and estimated it brought about $80,000 to the island economy.^[1]

A new Food for Families coupon program began this season with 41 participants, who received coupons worth $21 per week for eligible food purchases, the report said.^[1] It said the program brought $6,282 of new money into the market.^[1]

The report also said the market coordinator was finishing her last season and that organizers would look for a new coordinator early next year.^[1]

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