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News Archives

Past volunteers had compiled news stories about SF&C, the Columbia Farmers Market, local farming and gardening, community supported agriculture and related topics from 2001-2004.  Keep in mind that some older articles may contain information or news that is no longer current or accurate, particularly as relates to the building project.

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2004

Egging them on; Farmers research state laws to show city its fees aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, Columbia Missourian, April 11, 2004

Fields of dreams; As market forces threaten family farms, supporters pursue ways to keep an American tradition alive, Columbia Missourian, March 28, 2004

Home-grown harmony; Growers and consumers support each other and local farmland, Columbia Missourian, March 24, 2004

Open-air market a sign of spring, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 21, 2004

Sustainability; On a farm outside of Columbia, a family makes cheese, tends goats and seeks self-reliance, Columbia Missourian, March 17, 2004

Organic market rooted in local foods;The Root Cellar thrives as produce outlet specializing in products made the simple way., Columbia Daily Tribune, February 7, 2004

2003

Local markets fare well, Columbia Daily Tribune, Nov. 23, 2003

Root of the matter; Vendors look for ways to mend rift, Columbia Missourian, Nov. 2, 2003

Price reflects labor costs of locally grown produce, Columbia Daily Tribune, Aug. 13, 2003

Our Town: Mike and Yasuyo Knoll, Columbia Daily Tribune, Aug. 12, 2003

Benefits of bison, Buffalo meat is catching on in Columbia as a healthy alternative to cattle meat, Columbia Missourian, Aug. 6, 2003

Market celebrates corn crop harvest, Columbia Daily Tribune, Aug. 2, 2003

Egg sellers decline at market; Vendors bothered by city's 'egg-checking regime.', Columbia Daily Tribune, July 20, 2003

Egg vendors at farmers’ market cited for no license; Four farmers received notices from the area health department., Columbia Missourian, July 17, 2003

Local fare adds taste to quiche, Columbia Missourian, June 28, 2003

Farmers markets compete; Produce vendors deal from different locations. , Columbia Daily Tribune, June 21, 2003

Farmers markets spring open, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 6, 2003

Market uncertainty; Farmers seek greener pastures, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 5, 2003

Farmers market offshoot stems from rift, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 23, 2003

2002

Where the wild yeasts are; Local baker Ron Rottinghaus leavens his bread naturally., Columbia Daily Tribune, Oct. 23, 2002

From Cambodia to Columbia, Columbia Missourian, Oct. 9, 2002

Long-standing food preparation rules may be eased, Columbia Missourian, Oct. 8, 2002

Outdoor food service; How careful do we have to be? Columbia Daily Tribune, Oct. 2, 2002

Enforcement under fire; Health officials review food-handling rules., Columbia Daily Tribune, Sept. 29, 2002

Boone Life, Columbia Missourian, July 21, 2002

Farmers market to plant its roots, Columbia Daily Tribune, June 22, 2002

A fresh concept; Farmers and consumers come together with community-supported agriculture., Columbia Daily Tribune, June 5, 2002

Poet-Trio; Columbia Farmers' Market, Columbia Daily Tribune, May 26, 2002

Life is good; At Le Petit Bouchon, family is as important as food, Columbia Missourian, May 8, 2002

In the Kitchen with Ashley Ernst, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 17, 2002

Homegrown fun; Farmers Market opens for season at new location, Columbia Missourian, April 7, 2002

Market vendors excited about their future, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 7, 2002

Homegrown fun; Farmers Market opens for season at new location, Columbia Missourian, April 7, 2002

Farmers market; Not an easy issue for the city, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 25, 2002

City OKs Farmers Market project; The City Council leases the old county fairground to Sustainable Farms and Communities., Columbia Missourian, March 20, 2002

Farmers market nurtures community, commerce, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 19, 2002

Market backers, city reach deal; Farmers group negotiates 30-year lease., Columbia Daily Tribune, March 19, 2002

Dig in; Gardeners give green thumb advice on growing vegetables, while groups turn gardening into a community service., Columbia Missourian, March 13, 2002

Columbia Farmers' Market great asset to community, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 8, 2002

Farmers' Market might take root; The Columbia City Council is expected to introduce a lease agreement tonight., Columbia Missourian, March 4, 2002

City develops agreement for new farmers market, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 3, 2002

Annexation plan pared again; Health-building deal, market plan advance., Columbia Daily Tribune, Feb. 26, 2002

Market plans trading places; The Columbia group has its eye on a temporary move to the Site of Nowell's supermarket., Feb. 4, 2002

Farmers market should get full support from city, Columbia Daily Tribune, Jan. 27, 2002

City wants farmers market plan scaled down, Columbia Daily Tribune, Jan. 24, 2002

Farmers market center a unique opportunity, Columbia Daily Tribune, Jan. 20, 2002

Farmers group to ask council for $10 lease; Market plans $2.7 million facility., Columbia Daily Tribune, Jan. 6, 2002

2001

Milking the Market; Goat's Beard Farm owners Ken and Jennifer Muno hope their goat cheese takes off., Columbia Daily Tribune, Sept. 30, 2001

Old way of selling farm goods enjoys new popularity; Farmers markets across Missouri benefit from state program., Columbia Daily Tribune, Aug. 13, 2001

Supporters unveil architect’s design for farmers market, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 8, 2001

Market set to open; shelter talk planned, Columbia Daily Tribune, April 1, 2001

Market marks 20 years, plans Saturday fete, Columbia Daily Tribune, June 14, 2000

New market could cost $1 million; Local growers plan permanent facility., Columbia Daily Tribune, March 15, 2000

Farmers market longs for shelter, Columbia Daily Tribune, Our Town 2000

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