The Mount-Pleasant Titus County Chamber & Visitor’s Council will put the spotlight on farming and ranching with its third annual Grow Local campaign in June.
The Everything Texas Fresh Farmer’s Market kicks things off Thursday June 4th. It will be held every Thursday The month-long focus, which is part of the Shop Titus from 5-7 p.m. at the Chamber County initiative, includes a farmer’s market, mini gardening and parking lot at 1604 North Jeffarming classes. ferson Avenue. The market “This region is largely supported by agriculture and the Chamber has many agribusinesses that are a vital part of the business community,” said Chamber CEO Faustine Curry. “Grow Local is a way to showcase those business and to help promote agriculture in Titus County.” Rene McCracken, who chairs the Chamber’s Agricul- will ture Committee, said the committee’s overall goal with the Grow continue Local campaign is to increase agriculture literacy through educa- weekly tional events throughout the month. through the “Each is designed to increase profitability, promote end of June. environmental stewardship and strengthen our community’s McCracken agriculture industry,” she said. With that goal in mind, the com- said the farmer’s marmittee planned an exciting lineup of activities throughout the ket is a great option for month. consumers who love