\n About Us
\n\n Mission Statement:
\n\n The mission of the members of Salem Saturday Market is:
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- \n to provide local growers of agricultural products\, producers of prepared foods\, artisans and crafters with the opportunity\, sites and services to market their products directly to the consumer\; \n
- \n to enhance the quality of life in the Willamette Valley by providing our community with a vibrant\, environmentally responsible gathering place\; \n
- \n to strengthen and encourage community support for our local economy. \n
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\n REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL (Just a few)
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- \n Locally grown food tastes better and\, because it&rsquo\;s fresher\, it lasts longer. \; \; \n
- \n Buying local keeps more dollars in our community. One study shows that each dollar spent with a local business is worth $2.50 for the community. \n
- \n Buying local supports and strengthens local families and producers\, providing jobs within our own community. \n
- \n Buying local products shrinks the number of miles food and all items have to travel before being eaten\, using less fossil fuels and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. \n
- \n Buying local connects our community and allows consumers to know the farmers\, understand \; \; \; \; \;the seasons and respect the growing process. \n
- \n Buying local is about the future\, sustaining local farms and businesses\, helping preserve the unique character of our community and helping you become a more engaged citizen. \n
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\n \n The Market&rsquo\;s selling policy is to enable a customer to buy something from the person who made or grew it. All items must be handmade\, grown\, cooked or crafted by the member. \; All Market vendors are members of SSM and are juried by a committee of their fellow vendors before selling at the market to assure that only top quality foods\, plants\, produce and handcrafted items are sold at the Market. \; \; Vendors must comply with the requirements for licensure and inspection unique to their product. Appropriate insurance coverage is required.
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