The first Kids Day of the season at the Siloam Springs Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturday, May 12.
Children's activities are planned for 9 a.m. to noon, and will be provided by the Siloam Springs Museum; Girl Scouts -- Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas; Benton County Arkansas Master Gardeners; and The Romper Room.
Kids will also have a chance to join the market's Power Produce Club (POP Club). The club provides a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local food system through conversations directly with farmers, educational games and demonstrations, and exposure to new fruits and vegetables. In addition to participating in educational activities, POP Club kids receive vouchers to spend at the market, allowing them to make their own shopping decisions.
This month the POP Club will be teaching about planting herbs. The kids will be able to taste some in-season fruits and veggies. To participate in POP Club, kids can stop by the club's booth and fill out their POP Passport.
Kids Day and Power Produce Club are sponsored by the Siloam Springs Medical Center and Sager Creek Pediatrics & Family Care. The Farmers Market Coalition provides the resources used for POP Club activities.
General News on 05/06/2018