The High Desert Grower’s Market which is held during the summer months through early fall at the Price City Peace Gardens has made some changes but will still offer great agriculture items from local farmers in both Carbon and Emery counties.

Timothy Riley, USU-Eastern Museum Curator has been with the museum for five years.  He also has 15 years of experience with farmers markets in both Texas and Michigan, therefore it was only fitting that he volunteer to be the new Market Coordinator. “So the Price Farmers Market, it was called the High Desert Grower’s Market, there has been a decision to change that name to make it clear that it is in the city of Price,” said Riley.  “It starts on July 8, that will be our first Saturday and it will be every Saturday from July 8 through the end of October, at the Peace Gardens in downtown Price, from 9:00 am till noon or perhaps a little later.” Riley also is a regular vendor, along with his wife at the market.

Vendors who would like to be a part of the market must keep to the stipulations that are in place as Riley explains, “The goal is for it to be a farmers market, rather than a crafter market and so the bylaws of the market require that 70 percent of the vendors be a produce or other agriculture products.” Types of items that can be found are fruits, vegetables, local honey, baked goods and natural bath and body products.

One purpose for individuals to shop a farmers market is to get reasonably priced, freshly picked and locally grown produce.  Riley added, “Most of the vendors there are traditional, they don’t use synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers, they may not be certified as organic vendors but they tend to use organic practices.” This is appealing to individuals that want to get raw produce without the chemical agents.

Community members that have frequented the market in the past will notice that there will be a more festival feel to the market with the addition of local musical acoustic entertainment, plus, cooking demonstrators showcasing local produce into their recipes, as well as, craft and weaving demonstrations.

To learn more about the Price City Farmers Market may visit their Facebook page.