There are plenty of reasons to attend one of the local Edmonton Farmer’s markets. So many of the markets are kid-friendly and created to welcome families, and introduce children to the idea of shopping locally, shopping fresh and promote a healthy lifestyle. The Southwest Edmonton Farmer’s Market does just that, promoting a lovely program to get kids involved in the purchases at the market.
Designed to empower children to choose healthy foods and lifestyles, the Sprouts Program is our flagship family program at Southwest Edmonton Farmer’s Market. All kids aged 4-12 are invited to join this free club to learn about healthy eating, cooking, and supporting local farmers.
How does it work?
Every week, children aged 4-12 visit the Sprouts Tent and receive a wooden token worth $2 to spend at our fruit and vegetable vendors. Sprouts also receive a kid-friendly recipe made with seasonal ingredients to learn valuable cooking skills and bring that produce into the kitchen! The program is completely free and open to children from all communities.
You can learn more about the program by visiting http://www.swefm.ca/