The Big Rapids Farmers Market starts Friday which marks it's 10^th year of operation in the city.

New Recreation Director Brynn Chesebro is excited to take over the program. 

She says the market benefits the community as a whole, especially low income residents.

“We offer four different food assistance programs for low income residents like WIC, and then we have a program called “double up food bucks” which allows people with bridge cards to get their money matched dollar for dollar when purchasing fruits and vegetables,” Chesebro said. “ We also offer other programs like “Market Fresh” and “Senior Project Fresh”. 

The farmers market is open on Tuesdays from noon until 5 p.m.  and again from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Fridays through the end of October.