Margaret Gifford has been named part-time assistant manager of the Carrboro Farmers’ Market, where she’ll focus on special events and public relations. Prior to coming to the Farmers’ Market, Gifford was senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide in San Francisco. Since moving with her family to Chapel Hill two years ago, she’s been active in the local-food and farming community.
“We are delighted to have Margaret join the market,†said market manager Sarah Blacklin. “We have a wonderful line-up of 2010 special events and news to share each week. Adding a new team member will help us ensure that our special-events and public-relations news items reach the community even more consistently and effectively.â€
“I’m honored to be part of such an innovative and dynamic market,†Gifford said. “The Carrboro Farmers’ Market was my farmers’ market when I was a graduate student many years ago and continues to be the place I shop first for my family’s food. I’m so excited to be able to contribute to the success of this wonderful community of farmers, shoppers and volunteers.â€
