Power of Produce
A farmers market youth program.
Partridge Creek Farms partners with the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market to offer the Power of Produce (POP) Youth Program. Learn more about this offering and how to get involved!
The POP Program seeks to teach children about fruits and vegetables, local food systems, and healthy food preparation through fun activities. Participants engage in the full farmers market experience by trying new foods, having conversations with farmers, and buying local produce. Fun weekly activities ranging from cooking demonstrations to farmers market scavenger hunts provide nutrition, food, agriculture, and exercise education to the children and families that participate each week. POP Club kids are encouraged to try new healthy foods and overcome picky eating through exposure to healthy food options in a fun and exciting environment.
How to Participate
There is no sign-up necessary, children between the ages of 2-12 are welcome to stop by the POP tent at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Markets on Saturday from 9-1 PM to participate in the weekly activity. POP participants who successfully complete the weekly activity receive a $5 voucher to purchase fresh produce of their choice at the market. These vouchers also serve to empower kids, by giving them the purchasing power to buy from farmers and local vendors at the market.
2024 Dates and Times
This eight-week program will run Saturdays from July 6 through August 24 during the Saturday Morning Downtown Marquette Farmers Market from 9-1 PM a the Marquette Commons located at 112 S 3rd St, Marquette. Look for the orange POP tent!
2024 Schedule of Events
July 6 | Farmers Market BINGO Grab your BINGO card at the POP tent and get to it.
July 13 | My Market Bag Design your own tote bag for the market.
July 20 | Scavenger Hunt Grab a map, and follow the clues to find the hidden treasure.
July 27 | Interview the Farmers Ask our farmers what their favorite veggie is.
August 3 | My Plate Meal Fill your plate with food from around the market.
August 10 | Smoothies Try and make a delicious fruit smoothie.
August 17 | Veggie Art Use veggies as stamps to make art.
August 24 | Guess that Veggie! Can you guess the veggie in the box with just 3 senses? Touch, smell, and listening.