The Ann Arbor News profiles the Farmer’s Market in Kerrytown, discussing its new manager and scheduled renovations. While this year I live on the west side of the Diag, with close proximity to Kerrytown (yay Zingerman’s), it’s a shame that most people don’t. So to increase the impact of the Farmer’s Market on U students, I’ve always wondered why monthly/periodical events were not held where the Farmer’s Market was brought to say, the Diag. Many people unaware of life outside of campus would be exposed to a great part of Ann Arbor. Not only would vendors be exposed to a new demographic, but students would benefit as well. Those without cars would have a source of fresh goods, concepts such as organic/local/sustainable production could be introduced, and the need for most people to walk to the Diag versus drive to Kerrytown could reduce one’s carbon footprint, at least for a day. Hopefully this idea gets discussed in the future. Or if it already has, what are the drawbacks?

Image used taken at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market by Flickr user peterhoneyman. Displayed under a Creative Commons License.