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So glad I found you 😀

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Zowe - Love the idea of a freedom market as opposed to towns controlling local farmers markets. fyi Can't watch the Freedom Market video thru the rokfin link from 2024 you provided here as it says the format is unsupported. So I'll search around to find more info. Sadly, don't like telegram so won't sign up there to access those links.

Found this just now. It's a brief 2-minute excerpt of the original 23-minute video you posted.

FLC [Freedom Lane County] Freedom Market Grand Opening Oregon 7/10/22 - [Eugene, OR ??]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay08aRJomTc

About US - Freedom Market Oregon [guess this is related to your post?]

https://freedommarketoregon.com/

Jun 7, 2024 - A diverse group of volunteers gathers with a shared passion for fresh, local produce to orchestrate a bustling farmers market. From setup to teardown, these individuals selflessly donate their time and skills to make the market a vibrant success. Each volunteer brings a unique contribution... Contact: info@freedommarketoregon.com

Can't seem to find updated info on this freedom market today, but turned up another market link (assuming it's a different area/local/town supervised farmers market since names are different?).

LANE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET - https://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org/

The Lane County Farmers Market is Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans. The market is year-round, and all items are grown or produced in Oregon.Saturday Market: February and March (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) April through December (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Tuesday Market: May to October (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) New in 2025, visit the Thursday Night Market on the third Thursday of every month from July to October (5 - 9 p.m.)

The info below is important info to know in comparison w/the freedom market (does it still exist?).

The Lane County Farmers Market states:

Our markets run 11 months of the year, and all items are grown or made in Oregon. New to market? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

https://www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org/about-lcfm/#faqs

Market Currencies: We accept cash, credit cards, LCFM market tokens, SNAP/EBT cards, WIC checks (not WIC cards), and Senior Farm Direct vouchers. We also offer two new food equity currencies at our Tuesday Markets and Saturday Markets during February and March only: Little Lettuce (a produce-only currency for children under 12) and Bucka Bucka Bucks (a lean protein subsidy for low-income households). Visit our Info Booth for questions about currencies, to process SNAP/EBT cards, and to buy LCFM tokens.

Anyway, appreciate your writing about this inspiring local market & its focus. Just posting the additional links for you & others to have available here w/your stack article - hope you don't mind.

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