Charlotte City Council
Environment Committee
Meeting Summary for May 18, 2009
COMMITTEE AGENDA TOPICS
I.
Subject:
Action:
Sustainable Facilities Policy
None.
II.
Subject:
Action:
Climate Prosperity/Climate Communities
Item deferred to next meeting.
III.
Subject:
Action:
Farmers Markets
None.
IV.
Subject:
Action:
NLC “Green Cities” Conference
None.
V.
Subject:
Action:
Next Meeting
Monday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 280
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
Present:
Absent:
Time:
Edwin Peacock, Nancy Carter, Warren Cooksey and Andy Dulin
Susan Burgess
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agenda Package
2. Presentation: Farmers Markets
3. Pictures: Council member Carter’s Trip to Portland
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DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS
Committee Discussion:
Committee Chair Edwin Peacock welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked those in
attendance to introduce themselves.
I.
Sustainable Facilities Policy
Chair Peacock asked Julie Burch to introduce the first subject. Ms. Burch reminded the
Committee staff has been working on a Sustainable Facilities Policy previously known as
the Green City Building Policy. Staff held a feedback session with members of the
community and presented a draft of the policy to them last Thursday. Gina Shell will
provide you with the comments from that session.
Ms. Shell advised the Committee that she would not be making a presentation, but plans
to come back with one next month. She added that she liked to start with good news and
staff recently found out the Government Center has been labeled an Energy Star building.
This building is in the top 25% of similar buildings that meet the standards.
Carter:
The top 25% in the United States, North Carolina, Charlotte?
Shell:
It’s nationwide among all offices. It is an impressive list. There are 72
other buildings in Charlotte with this label, so we are higher than any
other city in North Carolina.
Dulin:
Of the 71 other buildings, how many are government buildings?
Rutledge:
They are all private facilities.
Peacock:
This is great news. To the feedback session, was this a formal
stakeholders’ process?
Shell:
No. This was for us to draw advice from professionals in the area who
have worked on facilities.
Ms. Shell continued that staff invited 24 people to the session and 16 attended. The
group was made up of engineers, architects, sustainability managers, environmentalists,
two representatives from the Chamber and Susan Stabley from the Business Journal.
Staff asked two specific questions.
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What is a good tool to perform cost effective analysis?
Staff received a list of a lot of tools and confirmed there is not a lot of agreement about
what is the best tool. We were also advised to be careful about what tools are used and to
make sure to track our own matrix. It is important for us to see our behavior.
How can we increase our staff’s knowledge in the area of sustainable facilities?
The City needs to experience a cultural change and make sure the right people are at the
table, not just the designers but also the custodial staff and end users. As we are
designing for sustainability we need to keep functionality.
Staff then opened the floor for general comments. Everyone liked that we were looking
at our local goals and priorities, but stressed that we have to have an end game in mind.
Staff needs to set a matrix with measurable goals and needs to include site selection in
the process. They asked if the policy would be mandatory and the answer is yes for
every new construction or renovation project.
Some general comments:
Jeff Austin, Wachovia – It is important to have a culture change in the organization and in
the development process.
Kavita Gupta, Perkins & Will- Thought we had a robust policy and had pulled the best
parts of many sources.
John Komasin, Little- Likes that we are looking at an overall policy, but would encourage
us to require LEED certification.
Staff is just shy of requiring LEED certification. We plan to make a few changes in our
recommendations, will get the group back together, and come back to Committee in July.
Dulin:
How much did the group of 16 talk about added cost? The added costs for
design and building to the community. I’m in favor of this, but in these
times we need to make building easier and cheaper. Green is nice, but we
don’t want to be heavy-handed and require LEED.
Shell:
We didn’t talk about absolute cost. We asked for some guidance on cost
effective measures. Some green elements cost more, but there could be
payback in the life cycle. There is a long list of possible tools. But, we
didn’t discuss overall increases.
Burch:
To clarify, this is for City facilities, not the private sector/developers.
Dulin:
That helps. But, that also makes it more important for us to watch the cost
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in what we build.
Carter:
I would debate Council member Dulin on that. There could be more
money initially, but savings in the long-term. We could look at the
general cost.
Dulin:
Well, look at heat-reflected glass. If you are looking at a pane that is
$3,000 versus one that is $700, you need to look at what you are
mandating.
Peacock:
There are factors in the long and short range. But, I think I heard at the
last meeting that LEED doesn’t give enough flexibility. You are both
right. There are some things that are much better long-term and some that
are better short-term.
Dulin:
I am in favor of doing what we can and what makes sense to people and
taxpayers. But, if it doesn’t make sense, we need to be able to raise our
hands and say so.
Cooksey:
What is our expected return? We recently voted down an environmentally
friendly roof because the return was decades out. Are you working on an
expected return?
Peacock:
They have spent no time on absolute cost. We need to be able to have
some concrete answers as we are going towards this and make an effort to
quantify this information. The one big curveball is LEED.
Komisin:
As part of our conversation, we did say the additional cost analysis needs
to be done. There are some local priorities that are more restrictive than
LEED (i.e. water quality). Some of the things that add initial cost have a
rapid payback.
Peacock:
I don’t want to move this to full Council and then hear cost issues and end
up where we are with the Tree Ordinance. You mentioned culture change
several times, what does that mean?
Shell:
We heard that it is important to make sure we have the right stakeholders
in the room as soon as possible. We need to determine what are the goals;
what are the ways to get it done; what are the trade-offs; what are the best
solutions to meet the goal and while we have designers and engineers in
the room, we need maintenance workers and end users because they know
the functionality.
Peacock:
Will that be worded in the policy?
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Shell:
Yes.
Peacock:
Thank you for this information. I would also like to remind the
Committee that on Thursday we have the public announcement of the
LEED certification for the Environmental Services Facility at 10:00 a.m.
II.
Climate Prosperity/Climate Communities
Julie Burch reminded the Committee they had a brief discussion of Climate Prosperity/
Climate Communities at their last meeting. Climate Communities is a specific-lobbying
effort. No action is required at this meeting. This was referred last November. Staff
wants to determine if the Committee needs any information. Additionally, Council
member Carter is on the Board of Climate Prosperity and started to share with you at the
last meeting that there was a major change within the organization. But, we ran out of
time.
Council member Carter added that Marc Weiss had been traveling so she had not been
able to connect with him to get more details about the change. Essentially, they received
a grant from the Rockefeller Center and Dr. Weiss is now a hired member of this new
organization. Council member Carter requested a deferral of this item until next month
when she will have a chance to speak with Dr. Weiss.
III.
Farmers Markets
Julie Burch introduced Heidi Pruess, the County’s Environmental Policy Administrator
who will be making the presentation on Farmers Markets.
Council member Peacock added some background on his referral of this subject. He
mentioned that at the Green Cities Conference in April, he toured the Portland Farmers
Market and spent time with the Executive Director. Their Farmers Market is a 501(c)6,
and they receive no City or County funding. They estimate their economic benefit to be
$17.1 million in 2007. There are 250 vendors and 85% of the money is recycled back
into the community. Charlotte could look at a different approach but I think we need to
think about local food being an economic development tool in Center City. This is the
most outward display of a green job. The Chamber and Economic Development are
talking about green jobs and the City and County are thinking about development and
neighborhoods and there is a potential opportunity here. I began to see that a
conversation might result in good opportunities.
Council member Carter added that she moderated a panel on local food at the conference
and they have actually banded together with restaurants and market a special
certification. They provide a unified front and work together. We could foster a
relationship with NC State or the community colleges. Slow Cities has started in Europe,
with raising food and creating local focus. It is very interesting and fun to think about.
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Ms. Pruess said that added to the conversation she was starting today to get everyone to
start thinking about next steps. She began her presentation [copy attached].
[Local Foods: SB1067 – Slide]
Cooksey:
How is “local” defined?
Pruess:
It is not defined.
Cooksey:
How do you get to the 10% then?
Pruess:
That is one of the hurdles. “Local” usually is within 120 miles or two
hours driving distance. The Local Food Policy Council will create a
definition.
[Local Foods: Park and Recreation]
Dulin:
Where are the plots?
Pruess:
Throughout the County.
Dulin:
So, they are not just in a 10-acre spot, they are spread out?
Mignery:
[Allison Mignery, Health Department] Locations include Reedy Creek,
Huntingtowne Farms, Baxter Street.
Pruess:
We can get you a list.
Ms. Pruess said the Food Policy Group would be meeting in July and we are behind
Cabarrus County who is already conducting a food assessment. We are looking to join
with them because there is mutual benefit.
Peacock:
As mentioned the Slow Food restaurant concept is gaining momentum and
there is a health component here. There are a number of health incidents
with diabetes, obesity, so there is a health discussion to be had.
Pruess:
Absolutely. We are gathering more information in the community and
hope to get wrapped into the food assessment.
Mignery:
We did a behavioral risk study in Mecklenburg County and the percentage
of people getting the minimum of five fruits and vegetables per day is very
low. We want to increase gardens and community gardens and we should
see an increase in folks getting the minimum.
Carter:
I actually met Ms. Mignery at Rama Elementary working on a food
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garden. We need to start building that culture.
Dulin:
I know folks get excited about touching, seeing, smelling, tasting and I
know I have not done a good job getting into the Saturday ritual of going
to a Farmers Market, but it would be neat to see that on a larger, grander
scale.
Cooksey:
I would be interested in what comes out of the data collection. I’m doing
calculations on the back of this paper factoring in meat and starches. It
will be important to track the output. There is a strong infrastructure
needed for food provisions. What extent of capacity are we looking at and
what are we talking about doing? Is this 1%, 2% or 3%? I would be
interested in what this is.
Pruess:
We acknowledge that farmers can’t produce enough locally, so this is a
regional issue.
Cooksey:
I saw there are some zoning regulations. I’d like to look up the locations
to see their zoning. I know Uptown operates longer than 90 days, so is it a
literal 90 days?
Mignery:
There are 90-day and 180-day regulations. I think the 90-day provision is
more for back-of-truck and established markets have the longer
timeframe.
Pruess:
I see Debra Campbell has already left, so we can get that information from
her later.
Carter:
I went to a seminar here on new urbanism and they tracked a linear
development of a city along food production lines and looked at new town
centers. Maybe we could look at including open space for markets. I
know there are some storm water detention issues. There are some
interesting concepts and we need to be looking at how we can help those
without access to fresh produce.
Cooksey:
How was the information gathered? I know there is a single vendor in
Ballantyne Village that is not listed here.
Amos:
From the North Carolina Department of Agriculture website.
Mignery:
They are updating their list.
Cooksey:
I wouldn’t necessarily expect everyone to register.
Peacock:
I think we have a couple of questions that need to be answered. One –
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Who is the customer? Two – What are the benefits of serving the
customer? Three – Can we quantify the economic impact and what is the
zoning impact? Four – Are there incentives? Five – The Food Policy
Network.
Portland’s market was created in 1992. They had a specific objective that
produced an outcome. They had a more concentrated focus. Some of
their biggest obstacles were finding a secure location and getting farmers
to buy in.
I asked them what has been the reaction or support from major grocery
chains and they said they had been generally supportive. It can actually
help them in their business because people still need staples. I think it
would be received the same way here.
Pruess:
There has been a lot of interest. They will be represented at the first
meeting. At the first meeting, there will be discussion of the mission and
goals and moving forward. It is difficult to talk to farmers now because
they are working in the summer, so we will wait until the fall. We will
start the assessment and have some data by then.
Peacock:
I think one possibility for location is First Ward Park; there is also some
great land on the other side of Reid’s. We have a strong combination of
food and development with Johnson & Wales as well as CPCC’s culinary
programs. So, I think there is a lot of interest.
I think staff needs to determine the zoning, incentives, and report from the
Food Policy Network. I would also encourage you to bring the Portland
Executive Director here.
IV.
NLC “Green Cities” Conference
Council member Carter shared with the Committee some pictures taken during her trip to
Portland [pictures attached]. They include the streetcar, bikes, craft market, hospital
tram, Cascade Park, the smallest park in the world, Chinese garden and Japanese garden.
Council member Peacock thanked Council member Carter for bringing the visuals. He
added that as a takeaway from an environmental standpoint Charlotte is behind Portland,
but they also started 40 years ago. Their motto is “we planned, it worked” and I think our
motto is “we’re planning and it is working.” The northeast has some of the most
adoptive policies and the southeast is the slowest. But, we are doing good work here. In
Portland, the environment is first in everything. We are just looking at it now.
Council member Carter added her agreement but noted their downside is affordable
housing. They have a huge homeless problem.
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V.
Next Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
Peacock:
What is our agenda for the next meeting?
Burch:
Sustainable Facilities Policy
Climate Prosperity/Climate Communities
Maybe, EcoMedia
Peacock:
Is the Tree Ordinance still on track for August?
Burch:
Yes.
Munn:
There is a subgroup meeting tomorrow.
Carter:
We also need to look at redevelopment of older buildings with the
USDG, Tree Ordinance, PCCO because there is an impact. An
example is Upton’s. If they follow all three ordinances, they will
have to tear the building down because there is not enough space
for parking and other guidelines. We are making it hard to retrofit
older buildings.
Peacock:
On the main stage in Portland, the American Institute of Architects
did a presentation on historical preservation and sustainable
building. They noted that by only looking at sustainable building
you could deliver the wrong message.
Meeting adjourned.
Environment Committee
May 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Room 280
Committee Members:
Edwin Peacock, Chair
Nancy Carter, Vice Chair
Susan Burgess
Warren Cooksey
Andy Dulin
Staff Resources:
Julie Burch
AGENDA
I.
Sustainable Facilities Policy
Staff Resource: Gina Shell, Engineering and Property Management
Staff will provide a brief update on the May 14 community feedback session on the draft
Sustainable Facilities Policy and next steps.
II.
Climate Prosperity/Climate Communities
Council member Carter will share additional information about the recent changes in the
Climate Prosperity initiative.
III.
Farmers Markets
Staff Resources: Julie Burch and Tom Flynn, Neighborhood and Business Services
The Council referred this topic to Committee on May 4. To provide context and
background, Heidi Pruess, Mecklenburg County Environmental Policy Coordinator, will
make a brief presentation on “local food” and County initiatives underway. Attached is
a listing of existing famers markets in Charlotte and the region and information about
farmers markets in Portland.
IV.
NLC “Green Cities” Conference
Council members Peacock and Carter will share additional information about
environmental initiatives in other cities which were spotlighted at the April conference in
Portland.
V.
Next Meeting – Monday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Distribution:
Mayor/City Council
Mac McCarley
Curt Walton, City Manager
Stephanie Kelly
Leadership Team
Environmental Cabinet
Farmers Markets
May 18, 2009
At the May 4, 2009 Council Workshop, Council referred the item “Farmers Markets” to the Environment
Committee. Below is additional information on the current markets in Mecklenburg County and
surrounding regions. Portions of this listing were prepared by the Agricultural Marketing Services of the
United States Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. Also included is an overview of the Portland Farmers Markets prepared by staff for
informational purposes.
Mecklenburg County:
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road
Open all year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday
Open May-August from 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 704-357-1269
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte/index.htm
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This is one of five Farmers Markets owned by the State of North Carolina and operated by the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. These Farmers Markets are
strategically located across the state to serve North Carolina farmers, both large and small. They
provide modern, well maintained facilities, in prime locations that are inviting to sellers and
buyers.
Spaces are approximately 12 ft. X 20 ft. each. Spaces are rented on a daily first-come, first-serve
basis. No reservations are required.
North Carolina Farmers have first priority for any space available on the market.
Products allowed for sale include produce, handmade crafts, baked goods (Proof of Inspection
from the N. C. Department of Agriculture - Food & Drug Div. Required), jams, jellies, plants and
flowers.
The Market Manager has the authority to approve, or disapprove any item brought to the market
for sale.
Charlotte Center City Green Market
Located at the Plaza, corner of Trade and Tryon
Open Tuesdays-Friday 10am-3pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm, May 9th-September 5th
http://www.findyourcenter.com/signature-event/3/Center-City-Green-Market/
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The Center City Green Market provides workers, residents, and visitors with locally grown foods
and farm products in a direct producer-to-consumer marketing venue that will serve diverse
populations, promote regional agriculture and improve the quality of Center City life.
This year marks the 11th season and it has moved from its 7th St location to the heart of Uptown
at the plazas at Trade and Tryon.
The market offers a selection of fresh local produce, fresh fish from the Carolina coast and
beyond, fresh-cut flowers and plants, homemade goodies, soaps, sauces, etc.
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Over the years, the Market has brought out an interesting array of local artists offering handmade
crafts, jewelry, stained glass and more. We invite you to come visit the Market to see what’s new,
fresh and green
Kings Drive Farmers Market
Corner of South Kings Drive and Morehead
Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market
Corner of Camden Road and West Park Avenue in Historic South End
Open 4-7 Tuesdays, 9am-1pm Saturdays
http://charlottetailgatemarket.com/default.aspx
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Claim to be the only “local food” farmers market in Charlotte. They strive to showcase and serve
the growers and producers who make this market possible.
The Tailgate is an urban farmers market committed to local food and local farms.
Matthews Community Farmers Market
North Trade Street, Matthews
Open 7:15 -12 noon, Saturdays, 704-821-6430
www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com
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Matthews Community Farmers Market, Inc. was founded as an independent non-profit
corporation to run the market. It is composed of farmer members and governed by a board of
directors elected from the market's active membership.
The board assures the market remains true to its original mission of providing an outlet for
farmers to market their locally produced goods, thereby encouraging local farming and
supporting local farms as a viable part of the community. The board decides how the market
should evolve to meet the needs of the vendors as well as the community it serves. The market
manager supports the board in running the day-to-day operations of the market.
Today, the market hosts about 50 vendors at its regular season market and more than 20 vendors
at its winter market. It continues as a blend of fresh marketplace and community gathering spot
that is a vibrant focal point of activity in downtown Matthews on Saturday mornings.
Mint Hill Farmers Market
Carl J. McEwen Historic Village (at the Mint Hill Historical Society)
Open May - September, 8:00 a.m. - noon, Saturdays
www.minthillhistory.com 704-545-3999
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The Mint Hill Farmers Market is sponsored by The Mint Hill Historical Society, a nonprofit
organization that oversees the operation of the market. Its committee may modify or add to these
rules at any time to better serve the market’s interests.
The Mint Hill Farmers Market was established in 2005 to encourage farming in the local area and
to strengthen Mint Hill’s sense of community. The market strives to be a blend of fresh
marketplace and gathering spot for all members of the community in Mint Hill and our
surrounding neighbors.
Vendor applications for the 2009 Market season were accepted starting February 16, 2009. All
full time vendors from 2008 will be given first priority to sell their goods. Other applications are
accepted on a first come first served basis.
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All accepted vendors must attend the market’s membership meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2009
at 7:00 pm and shall pay their membership fees in full at that time. Each seller must either pay an
annual market membership fee of $25 or become a member of the Mint Hill Historical Society
($15 for a single membership). Each seller must pay a daily selling fee of $10 for one space.
Regular vendors who sell for most of the season may opt to pay a reduced booth fee rates in
exchange for prepaying in full at the beginning of the season.
Sellers must provide their own tents/awnings, tables, chairs, tablecloths, displays, signs, bags and
all other necessary items for their booth. Exception - A limited number of tables will be for rent
for full-time members.
Huntersville Farmers Market
Main and Maxwell Streets, one block east of Town Hall
Open May 5 - October 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays
704-766-2220
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During the summer, this small neighborhood park is the site for the Main and Maxwell Market.
Local farmers have joined this farmer's market to offer locally grown produce to everyone in the
area. The park is run by the Town of Huntersville.
The Huntersville Market opens on Saturday, May 2. The Main and Maxwell Huntersville Market
offers citizens wonderful local fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and charming crafts. Market
hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7am-1pm. The market will remain open every Tuesday and
Saturday until October 24, 2009.
Mecklenburg County Market
1515 Harding Place (directly behind Carolinas Medical Center)
Open all year from 7 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Saturdays (704-533-0073)
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This is the oldest market in North Carolina, founded by the Mecklenburg County Home
Extension Club in 1935. Most vendors at this market are descendants of the original founders
(third and fourth generation vendors). The market offers local and organic produce in season.
North Mecklenburg Farmers Market
Located at Cornelius Ele School, Cornelius, NC.
Open June-September, 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturdays
North End Farmers Market
128 S. Tryon Street, between College Street and North Brevard
Open June-October, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturdays
Davidson Farmers Market
Next to Town Hall between Main & Jackson Streets
May – October, Saturdays: 8am - Noon
http://davidsonfarmersmarket.org/
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In December 2007, the market partnered with Downtown Davidson Inc. to share its 501(c)(3)
status, so that DFM could apply for grant funding, solicit donations and seek partnerships as a
nonprofit organization. The market is moving forward to seek its own 501(c)(3) status, the
Davidson Farmer’s Market made a move to temporarily operate under the auspices of the
Davidson Lands Conservancy. The Market is advised by a Board of Directors and is run by an
elected market manager.
3 Regional/Surrounding Counties:
Burke County Farmers Market
Located 5936 Rock Falls Rd. North College & Union St. behind Belks, Morganton, NC.
7 a.m. to sellout on Wednesdays and Saturdays, June - September
828-439-4460
Caldwell County Farmers Market
Lenoir at Mulberry Street and Harper Avenue
Open 6 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May - December
828-757-1290
Catawba Valley Farmers Market
Located at Hwy 70-321, 210 North Ashe Ave. downtown Newton, NC.
Open June -October, 7 a.m. - Sellout on Tuesday and Saturday
828-478-2661
Gastonia Farmers Market
Located 400 block of Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC.
Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 6 am-2 pm; June thru October.
704-853-0049
Lincoln County Farmers Market
Lincolnton: North Gate Shopping Center, Hwy 321
Open 7 a.m. on Tuesdays, 3 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 a.m. on Saturdays.
704-736-8452
Rotary Farmers Market
Located downtown Statesville immediately adjacent to Police Headquarters on East Sharpe Street.
Open Monday 4 pm-7 pm, Wednesday & Saturday, 6 am-noon, May 13 thru October 21.
704-664-5031
Piedmont Farmers Markets
Located at 518 Winecoff School Road, Kannapolis. Located at restored post office at train tracks on
Robinson Church Road, Harrisburg. Located at corner of Ashwood & Cabarrus Avenue-East, Concord.
704-922-3320
Open Monday 4 pm-7 pm, June 5 in Harrisburg; Tuesday 8 am-noon, May 16 in Kannapolis; Wednesday
11 am-1 pm, June 7 in Concord; Saturday 8 am-noon, May 13 thru October 28, Kannapolis
Rowan County Farmers Market
Located 1408 West Innes St. in Towne Pharmacy Parking lot, Salisbury, NC.
Wednesday & Saturday 7 am-sellout; May thru November/December
704-633-5569 and 704-633-0571
Shelby Farmers Market
Located in historic uptown Shelby at 200 W. Warren St.
Open Monday - Saturday 7 am-6 pm; year-round
704-484-6840
4 Stanley County Farmers Market
Located Hwy 52 N Albemarle Bus off Hwy 24-27 bypass one mile, Albemarle, NC.
Open Wednesday & Saturday 7 am-1 pm; May thru November.
704-984-9415
Union County Farmers Market
805 Skyway Drive, Monroe
Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am-5 pm, Sat 6:30 am-3 pm; April thru November
704-283-3625 or 704-283-3801
Waxhaw Farmers Market
Located Hwy 16 Providence Road, Waxhaw, NC.
Open Tuesday 3 pm-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-3 pm; April 8 thru October
704-843-3873
5 Portland, Oregon Area Farmers Markets
Overview
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Sales from Portland’s 14 farmers markets totaled $11.2 million in 2007
Some vendors take in more than $10,000 per market day during the spring and early summer
Current market share of Portland’s farmers markets is estimated at three percent of annual
countywide consumer purchase of vegetables and fruit
The collective impact of Portland’s farmers markets on the region’s economy is estimated to be
over $17.1 million for 2007
Equivalent purchases in a traditional grocery store would yield only $5 million in benefits to the
region’s economy*
Farmers markets and their vendors capture and recycle locally virtually every customer dollar,
multiplying those within the community
Most market business is conducted on Saturday and Sunday, but markets are open most weekdays
except Monday and Friday.
Most of the markets are still small, most having been established in the last 9 years; the oldest and
largest market (PFM) was founded in 1991
Market seasons extend from 13 weeks to year-round, with smaller markets typically operating 1320 weeks annually
*Economic data obtained from the The Portland Farmers Markets/Direct-Market Economic Analysis
(2007), sponsored by the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development, the Portland
Development Commission, and the consulting firm of Barney & Worth.
Portland Farmers Markets (PFM)
Portland Farmers Market is a collection of five urban green markets that operate March through
December, serving up to 22,000 shoppers per week. PFM is Portland’s oldest and largest farmers market
operating in the Portland Metro area. This network of markets provides a direct connection to over 250
vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat
and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.
Mission: To make the market
• A vibrant gathering place where friends meet and shop.
• A resource for learning about food, agriculture and nutrition.
• A showplace for Northwest agriculture.
Vision: PFM operates vibrant farmers markets that contribute to the success of local food growers and
producers, strengthen our food economy and serve as community gathering places.
They envision the Portland area with the strongest regional food system in the world - a place where:
• Sustainable farming and local food production expand as more people choose to enter
these professions;
• Local food growers and producers prosper by finding local marketplaces for their
products;
• Every resident has access to high quality, healthy, nutritious, locally grown food and
understands its value in strengthening the local economy; and
• Farmers markets are accessible to all neighborhoods, where they grow, nourish and inspire
community.
6 Portland Farmers Market hopes to play a central role in creating this food system and in fostering an
economically, ecologically and socially sustainable community.
PMF is governed by a Board of Directors and is a professionally managed not for profit with a full time
staff of five people including the executive director.
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Farmers Markets:
As part of the “Local”
Local Food Effort
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Environment Committee
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Farmers Markets
– 11 listed in Mecklenburg County
– 12 listed in Surrounding Counties
– Zoning Ordinance regulatory obstacles
Not defined
„ Temporary outdoor season sales currently
permitted for only 90 days
„ Temporary outdoor open market can only be
permitted in nonresidential districts
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Local Foods
– SB 1067 / HB 1163
– NC Cooperative Extension
– Health Department
– Park and Recreation
– Environmental Policy Coordinating Council
May 18, 2009
Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
„
Local Foods: SB 1067
– Establishment of NC Sustainable Local
Food Policy Council.
– 10% of Food Products to be sustainably
and locally produced by 2020 (provision
eliminated in Senate version)
version)
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Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
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Local Foods: County Environmental
Policy Coordinating Council
– BOCC direction
– Charlotte/ Metro Food Policy Network
– Community Food Assessment
increase food access
„ identify patterns of various nutritional issues
„ establish liaisons between city/county
planning groups and health officials
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May 18, 2009
Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
„
Local Foods: Cooperative Extension
(NC State University Resources)
– Value Added and Alternative AgricultureAgricultureNCSU Research Campus, Kannapolis
– Farm Business Management
– Fruit/Vegetable Production Training
„ Sustainable Production Research
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Environment Committee
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Local Foods: Park and Recreation
– Community Gardens Program
– Currently 141 plots
May 18, 2009
Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
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Local Foods: Health Department
– Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable
Coalition
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School Produce Gardens
Community Gardens
Farmers Markets/Produce Stands
May 18, 2009
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Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
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Local Foods: Health Department
– Education on good food policy
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Assisting CMS with healthier cafeteria meal
options
Training childchild-care cooks on serving and
preparing healthy foods
– Collaboration with local, state and
national Food Policy Networks
May 18, 2009
Presentation to
City of Charlotte
Environment Committee
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Next Steps?
– Charlotte / Metro Food Policy Network
meeting (July 15, 2009)
– Community Food Assessment
(discussions onon-going)
– Other?
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