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Inside the Madison County Farmers Market | Bridging the Gap
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- Bridging The Gap
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 1260
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Summary
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber podcast, where local stories, businesses, and community connections come together. In this episode, we sit down with Clinton and Kelly Echelman, market managers of the Madison County Farmers Market and owners of Cedar Shake Farm, to explore how a community gathering space, local entrepreneurship, and a passion for fresh produce have transformed Winterset's Saturday mornings. From relocating the market back to the courthouse square to launching the Farm Bucks food assistance program, Clinton and Kelly share how intentional growth and a welcoming atmosphere have turned the farmers market into one of Madison County's most beloved weekly traditions. We also discuss the behind-the-scenes logistics that keep the market running smoothly, exciting vendor success stories, and what the future of the market could look like.In this episode, we cover:How Clinton and Kelly got started at Cedar Shake Farm and eventually took over managing the market in January 2025The move from Monumental Park back to the Winterset courthouse square and why space matteredCreating atmosphere with live music, kids activities, cornhole, and vendor entertainmentHow the market has grown from a small weekend event to 35 to 40 vendors weekly and 60 total vendors across the seasonSupporting local entrepreneurs, including youth vendors getting their first taste of small business ownershipThe Farm Bucks program, a food assistance initiative partnering with CRISP to help Madison County families shop localWebsite, digital vendor management, and pre-assigned vendor spots that keep things organized week to weekVendor success stories, including a sourdough maker who sold out by 11 a.m. her first weekendThe market's plan to pursue 501(c)(3) statusFuture goals,…