Currently, the Marin Farmers Market operates at the Marin
Veteran’s Auditorium’s parking lot on Thursdays and the Marin Civic Center’s
parking lot on Sundays. But under a new proposal, San Rafael residents will
be able to vote to give the market a more permanent home in June.
This proposal would turn the Civic Center’s parking lot into
a dedicated home for the farmer’s market, which has been a staple of the
community for decades in promoting local agriculture and serving up fresh,
healthy food to San Rafael and Marin residents—and the plans call for a hefty
4.6 acres, with a building and large canopy. The developer would be the
Agricultural Institute of Marin.
In addition, according to the Marin Independent Journal, the
proposed permanent farmers market will also be great for the community:
This site
has the potential to become a new hub of activity situated near the proposed
SMART train station. The institute plans a new “eco-friendly” building that
will include a café and market, to be open daily with local produce, meats,
cheeses and other products. There also would be space for educational
activities, including a kitchen classroom, and for the institute’s offices.
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