LCHD attends the Sadford Farmers Market as staff schedules permit.  This event is held seasonally and as weather permits on the last Saturday of the month.  This event allows the LCHD to have their presence in the community to promote healthy eating as well as any and all programs and services available to the community.

Cooperative Extension is part of the NC State University Extension which offers programs for the community of all ages that educates on agriculture and food.

It is important to meet residents in the spaces they purchase, consume, and learn about new foods. Outreach at the Sanford Farmers Market allows for such reach, while supporting local agriculture, businesses, and entrepeneurs. The presence of the Lee County Health Department will provide exposure in a new environment, and raise awareness of services provided by the Health Department. Outreach efforts at the Sanford Farmers Market will be diverse, lingusitically appropriate, and culturally sensitive. Activities and information will be presented in an engaging way to promote participation by children, elders, adults, and families.

This avenue of outreach will serve those individuals who are attending the Sanford Farmers Market. 

Through outreach at Sanford Farmer's Markets, Lee County residents will become more aware of health department services available to aid with making health eating choices.

The Farmers Market is held seasonally.  Once it begins for 2024, the LCHD will participate again.