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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-variant:small-caps">City of Moscow
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<p class="MsoNormal">Arts Department<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">206 E Third Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Moscow, ID 83843<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Contact: DJ Scallorn, Arts Assistant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p | 208.883.7036<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e | <a href="mailto:dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us">dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">w | <a href="http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/arts">http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/arts</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:28.0pt">PRESS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Moscow Farmers Market Rated Number One Farmers Market in the State of Idaho and One of the Top 25 Farmers Markets in the Nation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>September 30, 2015 (Moscow, Idaho) –<a name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a>
</b>The results are in! American Farmland Trust’s summer-long Farmers Market Celebration has come to an end. The Moscow Farmers Market was rated the number one farmers market in the State of Idaho and one of the top 25 farmers markets in the nation.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">This year’s Celebration encouraged market customers, family farmers, community members – anyone who believed they had the best farmers market in the country – to endorse their market in four unique areas: Focus
on Farmers, Healthy Food for All, Pillar of the Community, and Champion for the Environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Moscow Farmers Market rankings are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>People’s Choice: </i>1<sup>st</sup> in Idaho and 21<sup>st</sup> Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Focus on Farmers:</i> 1<sup>st</sup> in Idaho and 20<sup>th</sup> Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Healthy Food for All: </i>1<sup>st</sup> in Idaho and 20<sup>th</sup> Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Pillar of the Community:</i> 1<sup>st</sup> in Idaho and 20<sup>th</sup> Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Champion for the Environment: </i>
1<sup>st</sup> in Idaho and 21<sup>st</sup> Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">To visit the full list of top ranked markets nationwide, visit:
<a href="http://markets.farmland.org">http://markets.farmland.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">American Farmland Trust is a national nonprofit dedicated to saving farmland for the next generation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">“Farmers markets are critical for new and beginning farmers,” says Susan Sink, American Farmland Trust’s Vice President of Development and External Relations. “Next generation farmers selling directly to consumers
at farmers markets have nearly a 10 percent greater chance of staying in business than those selling goods through traditional retail. And when family farmers thrive – our community, economy and families thrive.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Moscow Farmers Market is a popular tradition that was established in 1977. The Saturday event celebrates local farmers, artists, craftspeople and musicians by providing them with an opportunity to interact
directly with the community and its visitors. Highlights include fresh produce, meat, delicious homemade baked goods, healthy nursery plants, beautiful flowers and quality handmade crafts. The Moscow Farmers Market is located downtown on Main Street and in
Friendship Square. It is held every Saturday, May through October, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Market will feature a number of events this season including live music and performances; tai chi with the University of Idaho Confucius Institute; a variety of City Commissions and organizations; the City
of Moscow High Five Passport Program (a program for kids with cooking demos, fruit & vegetable tastings, and activities); and so much more!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">For more information about the Moscow Farmers Market or any of the programs listed above visit the City of Moscow Farmers Market website at:
<a href="http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/arts/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx">http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/arts/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx</a>; the Moscow Farmers Market Facebook page at:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoscowFarmersMarket">https://www.facebook.com/MoscowFarmersMarket</a> or contact the City of Moscow Arts Department at 208-883-7036.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><img border="0" width="624" height="116" id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image003.png@01D0FB61.B2CF1660"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Story Contact:</b> DJ Scallorn<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phone:</b> 208.883.7036<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Email: </b><a href="mailto:dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us">dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>High Resolution Photos are available.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i>The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust
and enhance a sense of community.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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