FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 29, 2010

CONTACT:
Michael Schommer, Communications Director
651.201.6629, Michael.schommer@state.mn.us

Celery or cilantro?  Can you name that farmers market food?

“Name that Food” contest kicks off National Farmers Market Week

Come join the fun as the Minnesota Grown Program sponsors a “Name that Food” contest in celebration of National Farmers Market Week.  Teams captained by Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson, Minnesota Grown Spokesperson and U.S. Olympian Carrie Tollefson, Twin Cities media personalities and members of the public will compete to see who can most quickly and accurately identify all the contents of a box of produce.

What:       “Name that Food” contest at Minneapolis Farmers Market to celebrate National Farmers Market Week

Who:         Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson
                  Minnesota Grown Spokesperson and U.S. Olympian Carrie Tollefson
                  WCCO-TV reporter Heather Brown
                  KSTP-TV Twin Cities Live reporter Emily Engberg
                  FOX 9-TV reporter M.A. Rosko

When:       9:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 

Where:     Minneapolis Farmers Market 
                 312 East Lyndale Ave North, Minneapolis

Many farmers markets throughout the state are hosting special events and giving out prizes during National Farmers Market Week, August 1-7.  Contact your local farmers market to find out more or find farmers market locations at www.minnesotagrown.com.

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