About Us
Mission Statement:
The mission of the members of Salem Saturday Market is:
- 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;
- to enhance the quality of life in the Willamette Valley by providing our community with a vibrant, environmentally responsible gathering place;
- to strengthen and encourage community support for our local economy.
REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL (Just a few)
- Locally grown food tastes better and, because it’s fresher, it lasts longer.
- 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.
- Buying local supports and strengthens local families and producers, providing jobs within our own community.
- 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.
- Buying local connects our community and allows consumers to know the farmers, understand the seasons and respect the growing process.
- 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.
The Market’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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