Clawson farm market could plant seed for future

Mark your calenders for Clawson's Farmers Market on Sept. 13 at Clawson City Park.

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For one upcoming Sunday, Clawson residents won't have to leave the city to shop a farmers market.

The Clawson City Council unanimously approved Tuesday a Clawson Farmers Market, to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Clawson City Park.

Travis Cochran, a Clawson resident and a marketing consultant, spearheaded the idea, which has been bandied about for years without action, according to Mayor Penny Luebs.
"People have sporadically called and say 'a farmers market is a good idea,' 'Why doesn't Clawson have a farmers market?'" Luebs said. "I say it's a great idea, too, and 'I need a sponsoring body and a meeting.' When Travis called, we had the same conversation and he said, 'I'd love to meet.' It blossomed from there."

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