ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – In honor of National Farmers’ Month, vendors from the Enterprise Farmers Market were celebrated with a special luncheon on Saturday at the Enterprise Civic Center.
“You could ask every producer across the state of Alabama, the country, or even the world to describe the meaning behind the word ‘farming,’ and every single answer would be different,” said Birgit Briggs, Community Services Coordinator. “Past, future, passion, love, livelihood, rewarding, and challenging come to mind.”
Briggs, who has overseen the market since 2004, reflected on the changes the market has undergone, including the move to its permanent structure at 525 N. Main Street. She expressed her gratitude to the more than 30 vendors in attendance, saying, “I want to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your tireless efforts and your passion for farming.”
Several vendors were honored for their contributions. Cherin and Roger Shaw, who have been with the market since 2000, received a special award recognizing their 24 years of dedication. Other honorees included Billy and Martha Peters, Gerry and Carolyne Davis, and Penny Stokes, who were each recognized for 10 years of vending at the market.
Briggs also took the time to acknowledge the contributions of arts, crafts, and food vendors, saying, “Your creativity brings a whole different dimension to the products we offer.”
The Enterprise Farmers Market is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. For more information, call (334) 348-2668 or visit their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/enterprisealfarmersmarket
