Forest City, N.C. (April 16th, 2021): Coming off unprecedented challenges and exciting growth in 2020, Rutherford BARN launches into the upcoming Summer Farmers Market focused on building upon the groundwork laid by outgoing Board leadership and key partnerships. Over the next few months, the Rutherford County Farmers Market will continue to expand access and grow …
New website makes it easy to meet vendors and learn about impactful community-based programs RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NC, August 6, 2020—Rutherford BARN, an innovative non-profit organization that supports a locally-based food system, recently announced a new website for its Rutherford County Farmers Market. The marketplace, which is open every Saturday throughout October, provides a viable, sustainable …
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Forest City, NC – June 11, 2020 – In this time of instability, many of us are anxious and facing unknowns. Unemployment numbers are staggeringly high. Even before COVID-19 threatened our lives, the Rutherford County Food Assessment found that 22,678 residents of Rutherford County experienced food insecurity. Those numbers have only gone up. In this …
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Rutherford BARN, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization operates the Rutherford County Farmers Market with the express intention of assisting in the development of a vibrant, sustainable, local food system that will be able to nourish most of the residents of Rutherford County. We believe in the importance of shopping local, and are devoted to increasing the …
Rutherfordton, NC – January 15, 2020 – New Years, and especially new decades, are typically launched with ambitions of health and wellness, and the Rutherford County Farmers Market is a great place to get started. Whether the goal is weight loss, healthier eating habits, or a balanced diet, the Rutherford County Farmers Market offers products …
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Rutherford County, NC – November 14, 2019 – The Rutherford County Farmers Market, found in downtown Forest City during spring, summer and fall months, recently launched its Winter Market at 211 Main Street in Rutherfordton, NC, inside Main Street Market. Here, Rutherford County farmers and artisans will sell local products on the first and third …
Rutherford County Farmers Market Winter Market Now Open Through March 2020 Read More »
Forest City, NC – October 25, 2019 – As people become increasingly dependent on technology as their source for nearly everything, from news and communication to even grocery shopping and doctor’s appointments, the artisans of the Rutherford County Farmers Market explain why learning the art of anything handmade is both important and rewarding for a …
Forest City, N.C. (August 15, 2019): With the new school year comes the return of daily routines for parents and children including meal prep. The focus on healthy eating is a growing priority for parents, and the Rutherford County Farmers Market offers a weekly selection of local produce and meats perfect for delicious, healthy breakfasts …
Kid-Approved Lunches Start at the Rutherford County Farmers Market Read More »
I didn’t expect to find magic at the Rutherford County Farmers Market in Forest City, NC, last month, but I did. As a mother, I rarely have time to make extra trips around town. Since I do most of my shopping online or at discount stores, I almost didn’t go to the market at all, …
Rutherford County’s source for locally grown produce and locally made crafts! Meet your farmer, learn about healthy eating, and have a good time!