The 2022 season of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, May 21st 9am-1pm. The market will occur every Saturdays of the month from May 21 until October 29 and is located on South Washington Street between Perry and Market streets.
This year the market will continue to operate the Market Bank programs. Board member, Hallie Williams, said “We are excited to bring back the Market Bank this year to continue to make fresh local food accessible to our community.” These programs allow fresh food to be more accessible for all residents. SNAP/EBT cards, WIC Farmers Market Vouchers, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers, and regular credit cards will all now be accepted at the market through the Market Bank program. Also available this year is Produce Perks, a fruit and vegetable incentive program that provides a $25 match on SNAP/EBT and P-EBT purchases. This means that any amount spent with SNAP/EBT or P-EBT, up to $25, will be matched dollar for dollar. Customers wishing to use their SNAP/EBT funds or credit cards can expect to visit the Market Bank to redeem tokens to shop the market.
Another program being brought back to this year’s market is “Market Bingo.” This became a fan favorite last year to children, parents, and customers of all ages. Market manager, Kirsten Ameling, said “It was fun to watch children and other customers go around the market to see what all the vendors had. Finding different types of produce also made it an educational experience for some shoppers.”
In addition to bringing back old programs the market is implementing new activities too. There will be different musicians playing at the market from time-to-time throughout the season. Dean-o, Dean Rochester, a Tiffin native will be preforming at the first market. He performs at other markets including the WLI’s Farmers’ Market, Bowling Green, Ohio. Dean said “I am looking forward to coming back to the Tiffin area where I grew up, to share my music at the market. Hope to be able to see old friends and classmates.”
The market is also going to provide a recipe of the week. The recipe card will feature different items that are in season at the market. Make sure to stop by the market bank table to pick up a recipe and grab a market bingo card!
