Wednesday, April 21, 1999
Farmers' market in Lebanon proposed
City asked for use of land
BY RICHELLE THOMPSON
The Cincinnati Enquirer
LEBANON — When George Stengl goes on vacation, he always makes sure he knows the locations of the farmers' markets.
He has wandered the fish market in Sydney, Australia, and olive gardens in Morocco. As a boy in Chicago, he thrived on the cacophony of markets in the Windy City. Mr. Stengl frequents the Findlay Market in Cincinnati and the farmers' market in Waynesville.
This summer, he hopes to shorten the trip to the nearest farmers' market.
Mr. Stengl plans to start a farmers' market in Lebanon on city-owned land along South and Cherry streets this June.
It would be the second farmers' market in the county; Waynesville's is in its third year.
The Lebanon farmers' market would feature fresh produce, honey, potatoes, tomatoes and flowers. Mr. Stengl is proposing the market run 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays from June to September.
Mr. Stengl presented his plan to city council last week, and received support from at least two of the members.
The next step, they said, is to hammer out a deal with the city attorney to use the land.
A farmers' market could become another stop for tourists, Mr. Stengl said. It also would give Lebanon residents another option in purchasing fresh produce and flowers.
“It brings a nice festival attitude,” he said. “I feel there's a need to evolve from antiques to something else.”
Mr. Stengl's business, The Cherry Street Market & Bakery, would anchor the farmers' market, providing restrooms and sinks to wash produce.
It also would serve as the hub for registration and carry the insurance for the market, said Mr. Stengl, who also owns the Best Cafe two blocks away.
At least for the first year, Mr. Stengl said he doesn't plan on charging farmers booth rental fees.
Greg Meyer, an agriculture extension agent for the county, said the success of a Lebanon farmers' market hinges on having a steady supply of high-quality produce.
Several farmers already have expressed interest in a local market, Mr. Stengl said. He expects to have from four to 10 farmers involved this summer.
“Nothing's built in a day,” he said. “I hope within a year, it can become a destination point.”
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