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Be a "Locavore" at the Bridgeport Public Library!

Bridgeport, WV – The Bridgeport Farmers Market is again represented at the Bridgeport Public Library in a special presentation. On July 23rd at 6:30pm, Dale Hawkins of Fish Hawk Acres will speak about the benefits of consuming local food. Hawkins challenges all to become “locavores,” as consumer health and the local economy both benefit from conscientious buying of local products, especially food.

Fish Hawk Acres is featured at the Bridgeport Farmers Market and Hawkins will offer $5.00 in Market coupons to all whom attend. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information about the event, please contact Sarah Rosier at the Bridgeport Public Library at 304-842-8248. About the Bridgeport Farmers Market The market is committed to supporting local farmers and to educating the community about the health, economic and environmental benefits of eating local foods. Items you will find at the market include: seasonal produce, grass-fed beef, lamb and pork, farm raised chicken and eggs, cheese, baked goods, honey, sauces, jams & jellies, plants & herbs, variety of local artisans. The market is also committed to providing an event every Sunday that members of the community can enjoy with their friends and family. A gathering place if you will where people can shop, eat a local foods meal, support local artisans and musicians, enjoy special events, etc. The Market is a totally self-sustaining organization and does not charge vendor fees. It relies on the generosity of the community for funding. About Fish Hawk Acres Fish Hawk Acres is a group of producers that have aggregated products and services under one brand. They believe in supporting local and regional food systems. “Locavore” is a new word describing local eating, which has been adopted by a cutting-edge social movement, but the “Locavore” concept is nothing new. Not necessarily 100 percent local, but predominately local is the way almost all people ate until the past few generations. Fish Hawk Acres hopes to serve as a catalyst for people who wish to reclaim the food they eat.