SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel News18 SLO County Farmers' MarketsSaturday, August 13, 2005The San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association is creating more buzz about its weekly markets.A new Web site, a radio show on KCBX/90.1 FM, and e-mail and print newsletters have been launched to increase public awareness and connect with customers. Market administrator Peter Jankay, who worked with marketing firm Barnett Cox & Associates, says there are many misconceptions about the weekly markets. "Many people do not know that we operate five different farmers markets in the county," Jankay said in a press release. "We wanted help getting the word out." There are 18 markets in the county, but some are operated by other nonprofit organizations. The new KCBX radio show, "Keeping it fresh on the Central Coast," is hosted by Big Sky owner and chef Charles Myers and Maryann Stansfield of Barnett & Cox. The pair visits weekly markets to interview farmers and discuss recipe ideas from the produce available. The show runs the first Wednesday of the month on KCBX. The revamped Web site, www.slocountyfarmers.org, now offers tips on healthy cooking with seasonal produce. It features cooking demonstrations and recipes created by local chefs. Jankay says the new Web site is informative to both locals and out-of-town visitors. "Each market has its own personality," he added. "We want to encourage residents to try the markets closest to them." Read Biz Buzz article at: Farmers markets' awareness sprouting The Tribune, Dawn Rapp To see more of The Tribune, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to www.sanluisobispo.com. (c) 2005, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Read More
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