GOLDSBORO – Third time’s a charm! Saturday highlights the third day along with the third year that the Farm Credit Farmer’s Market has been open. On the contrary, Goldsboro-Wayne County was voted as one of the top five best locations in the United States to farm, displaying over 500+ producers in Wayne County making up the largest industry in the entire county.  

The Farm Credit Farmer’s Market is just another addition to the high growing industry, bringing fresh produce, and local businesses whether it is upcoming or well known to our community. 

The market’s third day of being open was a success and ended with a great turn out. “A lot of folks came by and supported local businesses and made a lot of purchases,” Leigh said. “There were probably several hundred people here enjoying the unique crafts and produce we have to offer her at the Farmer’s Market.” 

Many of the farmer vendors have voiced their thoughts on the turn out for Saturday. Jennifer Britt & Charlie Halliwell from Britt Farms expressed that they had a really good day. “ We sold out of strawberries and cabbages.” Dee Overman with Heritage Staples also was pleased by the outcome. “Oh! It went awesome. Great turn out. A lot of new people and a lot of returning faces,” Overman said. “It’s great to see all the smiling faces. The moms, the grandmas, the dads, the brothers, the grandpas, and the little kids running around.” One of the local business owners, Jeff Wales from the Gurley Store, expressed how busy the Farmer’s Market was. “I didn’t get a chance to do nothing,” Jeff said. “We were busy.”

The Farmer’s Market will be open April through December on Thursday’s from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Friday from 9a.m. to 6p.m.  And Saturday from 9a.m. to 3p.m.  Make sure to take the time to visit and show your local businesses and farmers your appreciation for the craft, art, time, product, and produce that they provide to the community.