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Produce in the Park announces new Market Manager

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April 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with Produce in the Park, a weekly farmer’s market held every Thursday June – mid October in Atlantic, announced today (Wednesday) the hire of a new Market Manager, David Nordquist. Produce in the Park Board President Bailey Smith says “David lives in Atlantic with his family and has a passion for local growers and farm to table fresh produce. We’re excited to have him on the team to continue growing this amazing market.”
Ciara Hoegh served in the role for three years and grew the market substantially to include weekly food trucks, increased vendor participation and weekly live entertainment. Ciara recently left her role as Market Manager to pursue other passions.Smith said “We’re so grateful for Ciara’s hard work and passion for local growing that has been on display the past three years. Her eagerness to highlight amazing local growers and ways people can incorporate fresh produce into their daily lives shined through everything she did. We wish her well as she begins a new chapter and career.”
Produce in the Park will begin Thursday, June 1st at Atlantic City Park and feature numerous artisan and produce vendors, two food vendors: Hungry Spartan Pizza and Noble Provisions as well as live entertainment from Sarah Selders. If you are interested in participating in Produce in the Park as a vendor, visit www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com to view the vendor form. For more information on sponsoring Produce in the Park or other ways to get involved, contact David at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com.