Ellington Farmers’ Market has managed to not only survive, but actually flourish despite the uncertainty and challenges of the COVID pandemic. While many area farmers’ markets cancelled their seasons, Ellington’s market is committed to continuing to assist local farmers and small food producers by providing a venue to sell their products directly to the public.   Using creative innovation and a willingness to make adjustments, the market opened its outdoor season in May in the front parking lot of Ellington High School, moving there from its home at Arbor Park.  The temporary location provided ease of traffic control and vendor visibility to ensure a safe shopping environment.  Pre-ordering was made available for customer convenience, and weekly theme and musical entertainment was placed on hold. In July the market was able to return to its home at Arbor Park thanks to several dedicated volunteers who established a successful one-way traffic pattern...