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jam were conducted. All of these actions were focused not only on creating
economic development in the village, but also to strengthen social values based on
98 the community working together.

During the first six months, the market had an average of 10 farmers and vendors
that served 500 customers, with approximately 20 different products. The most
memorable day was the Extended Farmers Market event called “The Fair of Flair
Chateaubelair”. It had music and other entertainment hosting 14 vendors with a
variety of 40 products.

Through the Farmers Market, RVA:

• Encourages and enhances organic agriculture through workshops and
spontaneous and sporadic conversations.

• Promotes the reduction of transportation pollution by buying and selling
local.

The market also provides several other benefits for the community, such as
improved health and wellbeing. The Chateaubelair market is in constant
development and serves as a model for the neighboring local markets to be
started in St. Vincent.

Additionally, a farmers market manual was made and distributed to farmers
groups that wanted to start their own markets.

External links Videos in Richmond Vale Academy’s

YouTube Channel:

• Chateaubelair Farmers Market
• Vegetables Gardens for Food Sovereignty