The farmer's market in Lyme is open every weekend during the summer, but this Friday and Saturday, it's offering something special at Ashlawn Farm.
Once a year, the kids take over and sell their own goods. Eliza Worcester, 15, organizes the effort that's now in its 6th year.
"It's fun to get a lot of kids together," Worcester said.
Adults are allowed to shop, but that's where Worcester draws the line. At the Kid's Market, as Worcester has so named it, kids man the booth and sell things they have made, grown or had a hand in.
"A lot of people make baked goods, some make jewelry. This year, one kid is selling his website designs," Worcester said.
This happens once a year at Ashlawn Farm. Worcester said it's a 'kids helping kids' kind of effort and she can back up that claim because part of the profits go to charities that help kids.
"Last year, we had 21 vendors and we made $700 for Save The Children. That has been the best year so far," Worcester said with a grin.
This year, 50 percent of the earnings will go to Global Grassroots, a group that supports women and children in Africa.
Worcester's home-grown idea, is growing in the community she lives in and making a difference in the lives of children around the world.
"It's fun. It's kids giving to kids. We are making a difference," said Worcester.
If you are interested in learning more, you can reach Eliza through e-mail.
