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Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • Fax 952-826-0390 • Web www.CityofEdina.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Farmers Market to open at Centennial Lakes Park July 1
Edina, Minn., June 24, 2010 – A weekly farmers market will open at Centennial Lakes Park July 1.
The market will take place rain or shine on Thursday afternoons from 3 to 7 p.m., July 1 through Sept.
30. Approximately 25 vendors will set up along the walkways of the Centrum Plaza, 7499 France Ave.
S. Although products will vary weekly, patrons can expect to find items such as sweet corn, beans,
potatoes, melons, strawberries, apples, pears, peppers, salsas, jams, honey, beef, pork, lamb, poultry,
eggs, jerky, cheeses, breads and confections. Complimentary parking is available in any of the
numerous parking lots adjacent to the Centrum.
The Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), an integral part of Minnesota’s nation-leading 2008
health reform law, strives to help Minnesotans lead longer, healthier lives by preventing the chronic
disease risk factors of tobacco use and exposure, poor nutrition and physical inactivity. SHIP was a
primary contributor to the opening of the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market. Increasing access to fresh
fruits and vegetables is a SHIP initiative. City of Edina leaders chose to do this by offering an Edina-based
farmers market. This meant amending local laws to allow the sale of produce in a City park. SHIP funds
were used to facilitate this process and to promote its use. SHIP staff provided professional expertise
regarding why a farmers market would benefit Edina residents – particularly regarding health. Their
contribution provided a key argument in favor of the farmers market and ultimately of its success.
For more information on the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market, visit www.CentennialLakesPark.com. For
more information, visit www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform/ship.
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