MACY, Neb. -- The Omaha Reservation Community Farmers Market has reopened for its fifth season. The events are part of the Omaha Nation Community Garden Project, a joint effort between the Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC).
The market is open from 3 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through October. Locations rotate between downtown Walthill, Nebraska on Aug. 16 and 30; Sept. 13 and 27; Oct. 11 and 25; and downtown Macy, Nebraska on Aug. 23; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18.
Along with locally-grown produce, visitors can purchase baked goods and other prepared foods. Authentic Native American buffalo bone carvings, inlaid jewelry, and beadwork from various artists will be available. Native American beaders will offer live jewelry-making demonstrations.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards are accepted.
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The market launched in 2013 and has grown to more than 20 vendors in the 2018 season. There is still room for vendors to get involved, and all are welcome, including those from surrounding communities.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Omaha Tribe Community Farmers Market, or would like more information, contact Bounthy at bounthyp@cfra.org, or 722.284.6253.