Time, grind, patience produce beloved local vendors

The Patriot Park Marketplace farmer’s market welcomes vendors from across communities. It gives the opportunity for Dadeville residents’ to support local merchants inside their city and beyond. 

Mann Farm owned by Ricky and Emily Mann primarily sells in-season produce grown right in their backyards in Alexander City. They also grow flowers, most of which are zinnas — a flower that often sparks a conversation about a patron’s grandmother or mother who also grew the brightly colored plant. Of course, their most popular produce item is tomatoes, but customers also love Emily’s mini cheese square crackers.