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Cindy Keuschel, a Loon Lake resident, selects radishes at the first Farmers Market of 2020 in Shawano. The market had regular attendees, according to the FRESH Project, new organizers of the market, despite the regular downpours Saturday morning.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
The diehards were lured out in the rains of the morning of June 20 for the first Shawano Farmers Market of the season at Franklin Park. The weekend also marked the first market under the management of The FRESH Project. The local food and nutrition advocacy group assumed the leadership from a volunteer board over the winter.David Wilhelms
Jolene and Peter Daniel, left, complete a purchase from Zoua Lee, right, on June 20 at the season’s first Shawano Farmers Market at Franklin Park. Although the couple was called “diehards” by another vendor, Peter said, “I just like all of the fresh veggies.” The farmers market will take place every Saturday through Oct. 3.David Wilhelms
Bobbie Schneider of Silver Moon Springs wipes down her table after each customer at the first FRESH Project Farmers Market on Saturday. Most vendors wore masks and wiped down surfaces. Social distancing was not too much of an issue, given the repeated rain showers that limited the crowds.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
Armando Llanas, Cecil, chats with fellow vendor Steve Buhrandt, Suring, between customers at the Saturday farmers market in Shawano. The rain kept a few of the vendors away, but organizers said the market drew steady customers.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media