The Farmers Market From a Farmer's Perspective (VIDEO)

Opening day at the Farmers Market brings thousands of visitors, and customers looking for fresh, local food, drink, music, and just plain fun. But how do the farmers feel about the market, especially the first early morning of the year when they are unloading, and readying their products for sale, and gearing up for their first day of business (and social interactions) at the public market?

You may want to check if the farmers market has opened up on your area. What a great way to welcome in the Spring season!

Originally posted on Cooking Up a Story.

 

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Comments

[fiestyslug]

11:00 AM on 03/29/2010

Aw this video made me hungry!! Our market will open up in a few weeks, but it will be 4 - 6 weeks before we see the great veggies at the Portland market, we are further north. We have grown for the market too and the work is hard but rewarding.

[Rebecca Gerendasy]

06:37 PM on 03/29/2010

@fiestyslug, good to hear it is rewarding to you, too. And thanks for growing good, fresh food for your community!

[hector74elp]

11:08 AM on 03/28/2010

Sigh! We don't have one in El Paso TX. I've looked and checked. Some internet sites say we should have them - but we don't. Oh well. I can drive up to New Mex. I have to check where, but I know they have some there.

[Rebecca Gerendasy]

06:35 PM on 03/29/2010

@hector74elp: not everywhere has one - but they are growing! I know a woman who is working to bring one to her community. Hardest part for her was finding the best location, but it's coming together. Maybe someone in your community is working on bringing one there... El Paso is a sizable city, and I think it (meaning the people who live and shop there) could support at least one!

[Veggie Veal]

09:17 PM on 03/27/2010

Ah, Rebecca, you've hit it on the head! All winter I've been dreaming for the day our Farmers' Market opens up again so I can get my hands on fresh vegetables and fresh veal!

-VV

[Rebecca Gerendasy]

09:45 PM on 03/27/2010

I hope it happens soon (if not already), for you Veggie Veal. Unbelievable *beautiful* greens piled high. I definitely recommend getting there early!