Calhoun Times

Calhoun Tractor Supply celebrates homemade, homegrown goods at Farmers Market

- Staff Reports

Calhoun, GA - Customers of the Calhoun Tractor Supply store are invited to shop crafts, produce and other local goods at the TSC Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 7.

From 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., local farmers and crafters will showcase and sell their homemade and homegrown goods in front of the Tractor Supply store at 490 Highway 53 East.

“The Farmers Market will be a celebratio­n of the talent and expertise in our community,” said Jenea Johnson, manager of the Calhoun Tractor Supply.

Some participat­ing local vendors include Debbie’s Pantry, which will be on site from 9 a. m. - 2 p. m.

“Everyone is invited to stop by the Tractor Supply Farmers Market and join us in supporting our neighbors whose handcrafte­d goods and homegrown produce will be on full display,” Johnson said. “We are inspired by customers who live the out here lifestyle and we are excited to introduce them to members of the community who share similar interests.”

In addition to the Farmers Market, Tractor Supply has everything needed for life out here, from lawn and gardening tools to canning products for preserving fruits and vegetables and making jams and jellies.

To participat­e in the Farmers Market, participan­ts can still sign up at TSCEventPa­rtners. com or contact the store by phone at 706629- 2022. Nonprofit organizati­ons and food trucks are also encouraged to register. About Tractor Supply Company Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States. At July 1, 2017, the Company operated 1,630 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e- commerce website at www. tractorsup­ply. com. Tractor Supply stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreation­al farmers and ranchers and others who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolit­an markets and in rural communitie­s. The Company offers the following comprehens­ive selection of merchandis­e: ( 1) equine, livestock, pet and small animal products, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containmen­t; ( 2) hardware, truck, towing and tool products; ( 3) seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; ( 4) work/ recreation­al clothing and footwear; and ( 5) maintenanc­e products for agricultur­al and rural use.

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small- box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid- size communitie­s, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At July 1, 2017, the Company operated 160 Petsense stores in 26 states. For more informatio­n on Petsense, visit www.petsense.com.

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