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LINCOLN, NEB \u2014 <\/span>The Hub Farmers Market has kicked off its seventh season at Union Plaza, bringing local food, live music and vendors to downtown Lincoln every Wednesday.<\/p>\n Organizers say the market continues to grow, with expanded space and new vendors joining this year\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to be back for our seventh season, and we\u2019ve got lots of new vendors this year,\u201d said market manager Carla McCullough Dittman. \u201cWe\u2019ve been able to expand our area, and for the first time, we can now serve beer and wine in Union Plaza during the event.\u201d<\/p>\n The market features dozens of vendors offering produce, baked goods, honey, eggs and locally raised meats, along with live music and food from Hub Cafe.<\/p>\n McCullough Dittman said the market has become a key midweek destination downtown.<\/p>\n Local farmers say the event is an important way to connect directly with customers.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Farmers Market is a great way to reach people and be a part of the community,\u201d said Everett Lundquist, co-owner of Common Good Farm.<\/p>\n Vendors and organizers said drought and wildfire conditions affecting farmers in other parts of the country have not significantly impacted this season\u2019s local market.<\/p>\n Shoppers said they value both the quality of the food and the community atmosphere.<\/p>\n \u201cWe like the produce and the community and the people,\u201d said shopper Todd Sandin. \u201cIt\u2019s all good fresh stuff; that\u2019s why we like farmers’ markets.\u201d<\/p>\n