Over $13,000 is being put into mentorship and training programs for new and existing vendors at the Clarenville Inn Farm and Market.
Minister Bernard Davis made the announcement.
The market is open on Saturday evenings and is offered through a partnership with the Ability Employment Corporation.
The chair of the market, Keith Pardy, says it is their fourth year in operation and they are optimistic despite the current circumstances.
As part of exploring & experiencing NL for #StayHomeYear2020, Minister @bernardjdavis visited @FMIClarenville this past wknd to help kickoff its 4⃣th season.
This #socialenterprise operates a weekly market on a 1⃣ acre farm & a commercial greenhouse.#GovNL pic.twitter.com/z5Bt3zC1r5
— Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation NL (@TCII_GovNL) June 29, 2020