Hub Farmers Market kicks off seventh season in Lincoln

LINCOLN, NEB— The Hub Farmers Market has kicked off its seventh season at Union Plaza, bringing native meals, dwell music and distributors to downtown Lincoln each Wednesday.

Organizers say the market continues to develop, with expanded house and new distributors becoming a member of this yr’s lineup.

“We are excited to be back for our seventh season, and we’ve got lots of new vendors this year,” mentioned market supervisor Carla McCullough Dittman. “We’ve been able to expand our area, and for the first time, we can now serve beer and wine in Union Plaza during the event.”

The market options dozens of distributors providing produce, baked items, honey, eggs and domestically raised meats, together with dwell music and meals from Hub Cafe.

McCullough Dittman mentioned the market has change into a key midweek vacation spot downtown.

Local farmers say the occasion is a vital technique to join immediately with prospects.

“The Farmers Market is a great way to reach people and be part of the community,” mentioned Everett Lundquist, co-owner of Common Good Farm.

Vendors and organizers mentioned drought and wildfire situations affecting farmers in different components of the nation haven’t considerably impacted this season’s native market.

Shoppers mentioned they worth each the standard of the meals and the group ambiance.

“We like the produce and the community and the people,” mentioned shopper Todd Sandin. “It’s all good fresh stuff; that’s why we like farmers’ markets.”

The Hub Farmers Market runs Wednesdays from 5 to 7 pm at Union Plaza in downtown Lincoln.