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Backus to get its own farmers market

Products will be for sale on Thursdays

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BACKUS — Backus will get its own farmers market starting June 1 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church parking lot from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

The goal of the Backus Farmers Market is to offer locally grown, healthy, fresh produce and homemade goods to the community at an affordable price in a safe, positive atmosphere.

The Backus Farmers Market Committee encourages anyone with ideas to help make the initiative successful to join them at a preparation meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Emmanuel Lutheran church.

More information about the program or meeting times is available at 218-232-3061 or 218-947-4182.

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