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The Sparta Green Market is expecting lots of veggies and local produce to sell this Friday evening. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said that among the crop available for customers, blueberries are the biggest hit. “The crop is looking awesome especially for berries,” Dunsmore said. “So we have a farm especially bringing blueberries this year and they are huge. They’ve got a ... Read More »

The Sparta Green Market opening its vendor registration Wednesday preparing for the upcoming spring season. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said every third Friday from May until October patrons can browse a mixture of home grown vendors. “All of our vendors are vendors that are making, producing or growing 80 percent or more of their own products,” Dunsmore said. “So, we do ... Read More »

Sparta approved an ordinance cutting food truck vendor fees in half during its Thursday meeting. With the change, food truck vendors will be assessed a $25 charge for a one day permit to $250 for a one year permit. Sparta Green Market Manager Amanda Dunsmore said Sparta is moving the right direction on food trucks. “I just wanted to extend ... Read More »

The Sparta Green Market is asking Sparta officials for clarification on its established food truck ordinance. The monthly farmer’s market attracts customers from across the state, but options for food for vendors is limited. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said the ordinance’s special event exemption should allow her to invite food trucks without city involvement. “I’m actually looking more for clarification on ... Read More »