We celebrated our 2016 season on Nov. 15 at our Annual Fall Membership Dinner & Meeting. At the dinner we presented our Corporate Sponsor, American National Insurance, with a Foodie Appreciation Award for the company’s commitment to agriculture and local foods. Plus, we celebrated our vendors at both our markets in Springfield and Branson with our Vendor of the Year Awards. Check out the big winners!
Vendor of the Year: Parker Farms
Most Improved Market Business: Parker Farms
FMO Awards
Best New Vendor: Edgewood Creamery
Best All-Around Must Eat at FMO: Cubano from Cecil’s To Go
Best Artisan: Swan Creek Crafts
Best Baker or Value-Added Vendor: Grove Salsa
Best Rancher: Grandview Bison
Best Concessionaire: Firelight Pizza
Best Specialty Crop Vendor: Parker Farms
Branson Awards
Best New Vendor: McDowell Land & Cattle
Best All-Around Must Eat at Branson: Shrimp Tacos from Sarah’s Food Truck
Best Artisan: Swan Creek Crafts
Best Baker or Value-Added Vendor: Rhonda’s Fried Pies
Best Rancher: Brittian Farms
Best Concessionaire: Spork Express
Best Specialty Crop Vendor: McKenna Family Farm