Axis 1 center of barnwell barnwell county commission on alcohol drug abuse will establish and enhance the barnwell farmers market BFM as a vital component of community food security in rural…

Axis 1 center of barnwell barnwell county commission on alcohol drug abuse will establish and enhance the barnwell farmers market BFM as a vital component of community food security in rural barnwell south carolina. This initiative focuses on redeveloping the market to provide a reliable marketplace for local farmers ranchers and food processors thereby increasing access to fresh locally produced goods for consumers within the community. The project will achieve this through several key elements including the development of a market manager position and the recruitment and retention of new and existing farmers and producers alongside expanding the number and variety of vendors participating in the market. A robust business model will be established to ensure the markets longterm profitability accessibility and sustainability. Furthermore a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy will be implemented to broaden community awareness and engagement. The anticipated outcomes of this project include increased directtoconsumer sales for local growers greater capacity for lowincome individuals to purchase healthy food directly from producers and a proliferation of local food producers at the BFM. This project seeks to strengthen the local economy improve food accessibility and promote informed choices about food and its impact on the communitys overall wellbeing. The primary beneficiaries of this project will be the farmers ranchers and food processors who contribute to the market as well as the local consumers seeking access to fresh locally grown products.