The Southeastern Louisiana University student organization Reconnect is hosting a farmers market on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union. Fresh produce, barbecue chicken, hot tamales, crawfish pies, specialty pies, lavender soda, chocolate flavored coffee and more will be featured at the farmers market. Vendors will have specialty treats and homemade jellies. Local crafters and artisans will have pottery, handmaid knits and handcrafted jewelry. Attendees can also expect live music. The organization will host two more farmers markets this semester at the same time and location on Wednesday, March 18 and Wednesday, April 22. A student environmental club, Reconnect participates in the Real Food Challenge, a national effort among college students to promote the use of locally grown, healthy and sustainable food products. The first one is Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union.
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