FIU launches a weekly farmer's market

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WHAT:  The Farmer’s Market will feature locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables. Much of the produce will come from Three Sisters Farm, a five-acre organic farm in Homestead owned by FIU alumna Rachael Middleton and her family. Additional fruits and vegetables will be available from other small, local, organic farms as will some highly requested produce from other parts of Florida.

WHO: Sponsored by FIU’s Stempel Public Health Association and the Wellness Center. The Farmer’s Marker was organized as a graduate school project by public health student Nancy Maidique.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at noon. Beginning January 2009, The Farmer’s Market will be held every Wednesday afternoon when classes are in session.

WHERE: The central fountain at Florida International University – University Park, 11200 SW 8th Street in Miami.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 305-348-2401 ext. 5