http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:19:58 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7513 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7513 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:21:39 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7503 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7503 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sat, 31 May 2008 20:33:33 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7455 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7455 Why not the area that Mayor Kitty was going to build that organic store on? Over by ferry Street bridge? That woudl be perfect location. You could ahve a covered area and there would be room for many vendors. And it woudl be close enough so that when the Saturday market was going people could still go to both!! Sat, 31 May 2008 19:10:22 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2191 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2191 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sat, 31 May 2008 12:47:55 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7450 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7450 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sat, 31 May 2008 12:40:17 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7448 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7448 How about filling in one of the giant holes downtown and put the market there? The pit across from the library would be ideal - right next to central bus station. Sat, 31 May 2008 12:07:59 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2185 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2185 I want to be clear that the parking for farmers needs to be a type where you can pull a vehicle (and trailer?) into the back of the booth and park it for the day. This makes the site the market needs much larger (than the pit by the library?). Size for future growth needs to be planned in as well. Also, if the fairgrounds was chosen, the market would need to be insulated from encroachment by other events so they could work together (synergy) and the Mkt could be regular and reliable. I'm not sure the fairgrounds is large enough for it's events and the market? Maybe land would need to be found nextdoor? Sat, 31 May 2008 06:22:46 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2182 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2182 I want to be clear that the parking for farmers needs to be a type where you can pull a vehicle (and trailer?) into the back of the booth and park it for the day. This makes the site the market needs much larger (than the pit by the library?). Size for future growth needs to be planned in as well. Also, if the fairgrounds was chosen, the market would need to be insulated from encroachment by other events so they could work together (synergy) and the Mkt could be regular and reliable. I'm not sure the fairgrounds is large enough for it's events and the market? Maybe land would need to be found nextdoor? Sat, 31 May 2008 06:22:33 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2181 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2181 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 30 May 2008 22:58:42 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7435 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7435 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 30 May 2008 19:47:46 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7431 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7431 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:56:52 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7420 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7420 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 30 May 2008 06:13:57 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7413 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7413 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 30 May 2008 01:46:41 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7411 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7411 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Thu, 29 May 2008 23:41:28 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7409 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7409 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:13:55 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7403 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7403 I see a lot of comments about putting it at the Fairgrounds. While this might be something to consider as a separate project, the synergy and the need is at the downtown location where the Farmer's Market has been connected with Saturday Market for so many years. We NEED to bring people downtown, and it would be a great way to support those who work and live there. The Fairgrounds is a place for things like this to go and die, frankly. Yes, it is big and has parking, but it's PROBLEMS are that it is big and has parking. It feels like a convention, not a friendly farmer's market. Because events held at the Fairgrounds would need to work around the farmer's market, I doubt it would be as regular, and anything that goes on there becomes instantly "invisible" to anyone who doesn't already intend to go there. In all the years of living in Eugene, I've never attended the flea market there, though I used to love going to the Ashby flea market in Berkeley when I lived down there--the difference? One was outside, with a festival atmosphere and attracted my attention every weekend, where the other is inside a big hall and I just don't find myself drawn to it. AND we would love to encourage non-car methods of arriving there. Besides, there are TWO city parking lots near the site being proposed. Perhaps a way for farmer's to validate parking downtown would be good. Thu, 29 May 2008 18:41:56 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2158 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2158 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Thu, 29 May 2008 17:02:23 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7396 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7396 Fairgrounds not accessible? Don't make me laugh. If you consider downtown more accessible than the fairgrounds, you need to get a bike and start riding. It's a five minute ride. Don't forget, Eugene is bigger than just the downtown area. Plus, you don't have to deal with developers trying to move you out so they can move in some chain store. Fairgrounds works for me! Thu, 29 May 2008 14:15:58 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2156 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2156 goooooooooooooood Wed, 28 May 2008 15:34:50 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2145 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2145 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:06 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7383 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7383 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Wed, 28 May 2008 13:21:18 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7381 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7381 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Wed, 28 May 2008 13:21:18 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7380 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7380 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Wed, 28 May 2008 11:57:35 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7378 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7378 Hi Kathleen, the model is based in the Santa Fe's Farmers market, you can go to their website and read about their project that is happening right now. You are right about increased costs to farmers market vendors. The way to offset this is by having a building with leaseable office space and the local foods dinner, they are the tenants that anchor the building. This is what keeps the price down for the vendors, without the anchors for the building you are correct it would increase the vendor cost. In regards to the location, this is the biggest issue that is keeping the community from moving forward. I am hoping people will keep an open mind about the project and not determine their support based on the location before we have had the community dialog, which is what the money will be used for. What we are proposing is an expansion of the existing farmers market, this not an either or choice. That's what we need to get people to understand about the project. To facilitate the community dialog around these issues, create a design sherette (sp?), do some surveys and really work out the details in a way that the project works for the community as a whole, with all stakeholders being part of the discussion. Tue, 27 May 2008 13:04:03 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2133 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2133 Not being local, I can't comment on location. My first thought was concern that the investments in infrastructure would then assign higher costs to vendors; some of whom may not be able to afford the higher fees. Tue, 27 May 2008 12:33:16 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2128 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2128 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 27 May 2008 10:34:53 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7356 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7356 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 27 May 2008 01:15:33 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7351 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7351 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sun, 25 May 2008 20:42:27 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7334 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7334 As a person that sells at the Saturday Market at least 2 weekends a month, I would be concerned for the health of the Saturday Market if the Farmer's Mkt. left it's present location! I realize that they are separate entities and what may be good for the Farmer's Market may not be good for the Saturday Market. If they could both find a suitable marketplace that were conducive to revitalizing the downtown, this project would surely be a WINNER. I LOVE THE IDEA OF AN OPEN AIR AND COVERED MARKETPLACE. If there could be a way that some heat could be supplied to the vendors in the winter....that would make for a lot of happy vendors. Good luck on this project. Sat, 24 May 2008 13:11:31 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2106 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2106 It seems to me the most polarizing part of this project seems to be the location. I believe the intention behind the project is to bring the community together with an expanded vision of what the Farmers Market can be for us. This does not have to be an either or proposition as local food farmers markets can occur in several different locations at the same time. I hope everyone will keep an open mind about the intention behind the project and vote in favor of winning the money so that we can really create the dialog to move us forward. There is nothing more essential to a thriving community than a safe, sustainable local food source. Every community should have this. With global climate issues, peak-oil, etc, etc. It is imperative that we start planning now to create a long-term safe, local, sustainable food supply for our community. I believe what we are talking about here is an expansion of what the Farmers Market is all about. We can make this a positive and plausible project that will benefit all parties concerned. The money from the contest can be used to really do all the research and collect the information that is needed to bring the project forward in a successful way for the whole community. I believe we can do this, the time is ripe. Sat, 24 May 2008 00:04:11 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2104 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2104 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:31 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7307 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7307 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Thu, 22 May 2008 11:31:30 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7284 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7284 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:32:21 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7282 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7282 A number of design studios at the University of Oregon school of architecture have investigated farmers markets over the years. You might consider calling department and asking for more information. The Fairgrounds makes some sense although closer to downtown (like in the hole-in-the-ground across from the library) seems to make more sense. There is little commerce neighboring the Fair Grounds. There is a major transit hub in downtown Eugene. If you want drop-in shoppers the market should be near year-round foot traffic. A downtown locale would also be located close to the historic farmers market site just one block north of the pit... if I'm not mistaken. Finally, the city is looking into redesigning its city hall. The new design could be tweaked to provide a home to a year-round farmers market. Warning: The City of Vancouver Washington attempted a year-round farmers market but it never managed to get off the ground despite being next to the prosperous Esther Short Park. An investigation of other Pacific Northwest farmers markets could shed some light on how to make Eugene's own year-round market a success. Wed, 21 May 2008 18:02:32 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2056 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2056 The regional farmers market at the fairgrounds provides an opportuntity to feed a minimum of 10,000 people, there is pleanty of parking, on a bus line, within walking distance of many neighborhoods and provide fresh, lcoal food. To give a little more information - the FM would hold 350 stalls, covered and lighted. Step 2 would have a certificed kitchen for those who wanted to preserve food. In cooperation with the Extension Service, teaching people how to grow, cook and preserve food. The market has the ability to be BETTER than Pike Street. We have the fish, the crab, plus 120 different crops., alll sorts of process products, plus various meat products. If we want to help move Lane County into self sufficency and sustainability, and keep the money dollars close by - the regional FM is the first step. Tis concept is sustainable, feasible and econommically sound. Ross Penhallegon Wed, 21 May 2008 16:14:40 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2055 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2055 I agree that the Fairgrounds make the most sense. I understand about revitalizing Downtown but it is hard to get to and hard to find a place to park. That is one reason I've stopped going to the Saturday Market. Good idea Erin, I hope your idea takes flight. Wed, 21 May 2008 09:38:37 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2051 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2051 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 20 May 2008 19:07:53 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7250 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7250 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 20 May 2008 19:01:40 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7249 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7249 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:10:02 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7235 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7235 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:08:54 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7234 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7234 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Tue, 20 May 2008 11:54:57 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7233 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7233 What a great idea. An interesting model to investigate is Atlanta's permanent famer's market, which has had incredible success for years - even before the movement to organic goods. They aren't downtown - I think it was probably a cost issue as well as an audience - they went to where their market was geographically focused. Location needs to follow business model. Here's their info: http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com/ Tue, 20 May 2008 09:02:59 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2031 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2031 I like the Lane County Fairgrounds idea. I think a feasibility plan and a business plan first would help to identify how to walk the path and the right location should come out of a sound business and marketing plan - only after it is proven that a year round market is feasible and financially viable. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:29:58 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2018 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2018 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:28:16 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7201 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7201 Revitalize the fairgrounds! A permanent location would benefit many. It is close to downtown, it is walkable from downtown, Lane Transit buses stop there, farmers have easier access than downtown and there is parking. There are several large building in need of refurbishing. The close proximity to the OSU Extension Service would benefit as well . It's a win/win./win Mon, 19 May 2008 14:03:14 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2017 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2017 I'm all for downtown revitalization. Plus, a downtown location could add an "old world, European feel" which is very enticing. Or, just think of Seattle's Pike Place Market. Mon, 19 May 2008 12:30:32 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2012 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2012 Sorry about that. I accidentally cut off part of my post and then went off to do chores. :) Mon, 19 May 2008 12:16:21 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2011 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2011 Supporting LOCAL is the key to surviving the next several years, perhaps many years. There are many studies being done in the cities that show how areas that seem like they would have easy access to food, actually are more than 30 miles away from anything that is a "real meal". There are things like snack foods, tv dinners, beer, etc. however, there are no fresh foods, etc. These areas would benefit from small, locally supported, Farmer's Markets, that have a permanent, year-around structure similar to what you are seeking. There is a similar model located in Olympia Washington at the Port, making it a perfect location for exporting the local produce as well as incorporating the bounty of the local fisherman as well. Another aspect that may be considered is a co-operative, to purchase things that the growers cannot produce, while still supporting producers within a certain range of your area. This allows Mon, 19 May 2008 12:14:39 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2010 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2010 Creating a year round Farmer's Market at the Lane County Fairgrounds is totally in line with a sustainable Eugene vision! We eat food from around the world-but, if it is grown right here and sold right here, we save carbon when we eat strawberries grown in Eugene, we help employ our neighbors, we keep the fairgrounds occupied and active. A fabulous connection would be partnering up with the OSU Extension-a great opportunity to offer education, classes, and hands on experience for community members who might want to grow their own food. fabulous! Sun, 18 May 2008 22:58:49 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2002 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice2002 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sun, 18 May 2008 22:49:31 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7193 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7193 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Sun, 18 May 2008 17:26:33 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7191 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7191 The Lane County Fairgrounds location makes a lot of sense. Proximity to the OSU Extension Service and its educational programming would be a plus! Sun, 18 May 2008 08:56:24 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1997 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1997 Locating the Farmers' Market, as Dan has mentioned, at the Fairgrounds is the perfect idea! If we do it, they will come.... Sat, 17 May 2008 12:49:55 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1988 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1988 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:07:26 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7183 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7183 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:47:19 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7175 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7175 i like the downtown location: obviously central, and it needs the life a market can provide, and there is a lot of focus and energy on revitalizing downtown, so support will be easier. the fairgrounds feels a bit removed to me. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:32:38 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1976 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1976 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:30:21 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7174 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7174 Design and draft a business plan for a permanent indoor/outdoor structure for the <a href="http://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.com/">Lane County Farmers’ Market</a>. The market can trace it’s beginnings back to 1915, and today is comprised of nearly 160 growers and producers. A permanent location would allow the Market to operate year-round to stabilize and increase its customer base. The ideal site will include a community kitchen, open market hall for year round indoor sales, outdoor vendor area, <a href="http://www.farmersdiner.com">Farmers Diner</a> , offices for the Farmer's Market and other local food and agriculture organizations, and leaseable office space. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:36:32 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7172 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#comment7172 I hope you have connected with the Energy Village Group in Downtown Eugene. Meetings were at The Davis in Eugene for many weeks in a row. It was a downtown revitalization committee and we are submitting a proposal for the end of May. contact: Liz howard at 515-9162. Good luck Erin Thu, 15 May 2008 13:14:30 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1963 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1963 There are other similiar ideas already posted. You should seek them out and ask them what they have done to promote their Farmer's Market. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:03:03 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1958 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1958 Good luck with your idea. Here are a couple of articles about the benefits of farmer's markets that may be good resources as you try to influence people about the benefits of your local initiative: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/the-farmers-market-effect/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/05/AR2006110500887.html This article suggests that local restaurants may be a good ally for your cause: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070708/NEWS/707080338 Finally, this group could probably help you muster some votes. http://www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org/ Hope this helps. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:05:24 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1950 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1950 Location would certainly be key for this venture, I personally feel that farmers markets do best in downtown destinations. One recommendation that you may not have considered that I'm starting to see at a lot of farmers markets is having local wineries located inside the market. Certainly helps attract people and provides a great venue for people to try local wine samples. Good luck! Thu, 15 May 2008 08:42:55 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1948 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#advice1948 Finding a location that meets the needs of the community and the farmers. There is a lot of focus on locating the project in downtown Eugene and there are also ideas for having it at the Lane County Fair Grounds. Both locations have their pros and cons. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:09:48 -0600 challenge http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#challenge1715 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/2281-Year-Round-Home-for-the-Lane-Co#challenge1715