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A dozen area businesses are kicking off a weeklong celebration of local farmers that will also raise money to teach children the joys of gardening at home.
As a friend, mentor and farmer, Bob Hale had an indelible impact on Columbia Basin agriculture. Hale died July 30 following a 34-month battle with advanced cancer. He was 69.
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Fridays: The Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center, 2614 University Blvd. E.
These pop-up markets will not affect the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, which still will be held from 7 a.m. until noon each Saturday at the Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway, officials said.
“Our team was so excited to be awarded the USDA grant to expand the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market,” said Alexis Clark, venues operations manager for the city of Tuscaloosa, in announcing the pop-up markets’ return. “The River Market is a great central location that will continue to provide fresh fruits and vegetables on Saturdays, but having these additional pop-up markets around the city Monday through Friday will make local produce even more accessible to our citizens.”