Sizzlin’ Summer Visits Vegreville Farmers Market

Sizzlin’ Summer Visits Vegreville Farmers Market

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

As part of the Sizzlin’ Summer’s themed week for Farming and Gardening, the children visited Vegreville Farmers’ Market on August 16.

Coordinator for Sizzlin’ Summer, Jenna Caharel said the children did a scavenger hunt which Manager of Vegreville Farmers’ Market, Marlene Giebelhaus set-up and printed off where children had to find out how many Ukrainian foods are in the market, how many vegetables and baked goods there are, and how people become a part of the farmers’ market? Vendors, Lorraine Statler, and Stefania Jarzabek donated some baked goods for all the kids to enjoy. “This is a good way for the kids to get out in the community and to get them to see some faces of people who sell things. It’s good to let the kids know the farmers’ market is here every single week and if they want to come back with their parents, they can. I think it is just a fun experience for them,” Caharel explained.

Giebelhaus added she feels it is important for children to know where vegetables come from. You don’t just go to the store and buy them. They discover where to get good fresh produce. Also, with the baking, people make things you wouldn’t normally find in a store and at this market, people get to speak to the baker and vendors. “I think it is important for children to find this out and maybe go home and tell their mom and dad what they learned and found at this market.”