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Token Talk

Olivia Spitzer

A common question we get at the info booth is, “why should I get tokens to shop the market? Don’t the vendors take cash and card?” Today we’re diving into tokens – when they’re needed, why you might consider using them, and how they are used.

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Announcing Eamon Molloy's Retirement

Olivia Spitzer

If you shop at Hillsdale Farmers’ Market with any kind of regularity, you’ve likely crossed paths with Eamon Molloy. Eamon is our market’s longtime manager, who first took on the role in 2004. He’s friendly, helpful, and seems to somehow know everything there is to know about produce. For many, his name is synonymous with the market. As the season’s change, so do we. Eamon will be retiring as market manager at the end of September 2022.

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Celebrating Juneteenth

Olivia Spitzer

This Sunday our market falls on June 19th, which is Juneteenth, the oldest national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Even though it has been celebrated for over 150 years, Juneteenth has often been overlooked and unacknowledged. Last year, President Biden signed a new law, which made Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. This was a major step forward in increasing the visibility of Juneteenth. Today, we want to take some time to talk about this important holiday and all it represents.

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