Yesterday morning, I got to visit opening day of the City Farmer's Market in Wooster Square. It was a beautiful day. Farmers from thoughout the state lined DePalma Court in New Haven selling freshly made cheeses, fruits and vegetables and flowers as a local band, the Professors of Bluegrass, played music and neighborhood children danced with their parents.

A year ago, the City Farmer's Market didn't exist it all. One of the things that I love most about New Haven is that when someone has a great idea, they get the support they need to make it happen.

Jennifer McTiernan, a young activist mother who believes strongly that all children deserve fresh, pesticide free, locally grown produce dreamt of a public space that brought New Haven families together, provided them with fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, supported local farmers and accepted WIC stamps, making it accessible to people of all income levels.

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With the support of the City of New Haven and the great team of people Jennifer put together, this year is City Seed's second in existence and yesterday was a resounding success. The Mayor and Congresswoman DeLauro welcome everyone. Neighbors delighted in seeing one another, many farmers' stands sold out and I know I will be back every Saturday this spring/summer sometime between 9 and 1 for more! City Seed is also launching 4 new neighborhood markets throughout the city.

Yesterday was especially meaninful to me in light of the tragic news about the Groton Base. Because we have lost more than 60,000 jobs since the end of the recession in 2001, the loss of an addition 31,000 will be truly devastating. But the problem isn't just this one decision--the problem is that we don't center our economy on local innovation, local creativity and local enthusiasm.

Yesterday I was reminded that by providing a small amount of support, government can help facilitate incredible ideas that create wealth, grow the economy and make people's lives better.