6/29/2011
“Capitol Market at the Capitol” will return to the grounds of the West Virginia State Capitol again this year, offering employees at the complex and East End residents the opportunity to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. Opening day festivities are set for July 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Produce will be for sale on subsequent Wednesdays through the August 3 closing date, which will also feature a free sweet corn roast. Market hours will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day it is in operation.
“This service has grown in popularity every year,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass. “I encourage all West Virginians throughout the state to visit their local farmers’ markets, eat local and be healthy.”
The project is in its seventh year. It began as part of former First Lady Gayle Manchin’s Healthy Lifestyles Initiative and the WVDA’s ongoing efforts to promote farmers’ markets in West Virginia.
The collaborative efforts of wellness coordinators from the Department of Health and Human Resources, Development Office, Division of Motor Vehicles and Department of Education make “Capitol Market at the Capitol” a continuing success. Additional partners for the operation of the market are the Department of Agriculture, Capitol Market and Department of Administration.
Contact Information
Buddy Davidson, Communications Officer
304-558-3708; 304-541-5932 (cell)
bdavidson@ag.state.wv.us