Voting Booth: Do you have a local Farmer's Market and do you use it?, 1 by CountryGardens

CountryGardens wrote:
Watch your newspapers & listen to your radio. Farmers Markets advertise!
Many are advertised on Craig's list.

I am a vendor & have been for 24 years. The hardest thing around is getting people to come to the market.

There are many wonderful things there. Ours offers every kind of vegetable you can imagine, farm fresh eggs, locally grown beef, pork, & poultry, fresh flower bouquets & many hand crafted items.
It is like a bazaar!

Our city is 45,000 people. On a good Saturday we might get 3000 at the market. Sad part is they are not all from the city, half will come from surrounding areas.
Apparently most people do not have the craving for local, fresh produce like the members on this site.

The contaminated Jalapenos & tomatoes of the last few years have helped. Do we hope for another one this year to get people's attention that they can buy this local, natural products.
Yes, even if it is not certified organic, local growers DO NOT use harsh chemicals. Most grow without chemicals or use very little!

Look for your local market & keep your money in the community!

Have a Great Day!
Bernie