Albert Lea Farmers Market will continue the Power of Produce Club for children at the farmers market for the third year.

The program was created at the Oregon City, Oregon, farmers market in 2011. Due to its success, it has spread to farmers markets all over the nation. The PoP Club has been in Minnesota since 2014 and is growing to markets around the state.

Each child participating in the program will receive a reusable shopping bag upon signing up and $2 market tokens to be spent by children on fresh produce. Children will receive their token once per market. They can choose to spend it on their own $2 selection of fresh, locally grown produce or save their token for a future market.

The goal of the PoP Club is to empower children to make healthy choices when selecting food to eat. The program offers a chance for children to explore the farmers market and learn about the different varieties of fruits and vegetables, while also learning about how food is grown, by connecting them with local farmers.

Beginning Wednesday and running through Oct. 30, children age 4 through 12 are welcome to visit the farmers market from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays and join the PoP Club.

Registration and check-in will be located at the designated PoP Club / EBT desk at the market in the municipal parking lot on the corner of Washington Avenue and Water Street.