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How to go to a farmers market by Feeling Hopeful

"A really great experience!"

How I did it: I noticed for the last month or so  that someone had a tent set up in a vacant lot on my way to work.  There were signs near it that said "Fresh local tomatoes and peaches"  I never had time to stop on my way to work, so this morning I drove over there.
The man running the stand was really friendly and helpful.  He also had a lot more fruits and veggies than just tomatoes and peaches.  All the produce looked really fresh and colorful.  He said he grew some of it and that other local farmers grew some of it.
For only 13 dollars I got tomatoes, onions, red potatoes, yellow squash, green beans, strawberries, and blackberries.
I am definitely going back and I told the man there I would see him again and that the fruits and veggies were beautiful.
It made me really happy that I was helping local farmers and helping the environment by not buying produce that was shipped from far away.

Lessons & tips: Start looking for produce stands while you are out doing other things. 
I pass this one on my way to work all the time.  There are a few bigger farmers markets in my city, but they are on the other side of the city from where I live and I'm not in those areas often.
Keep going back (I plan to).  You will get fresh, local produce and help smaller farmers who don't grow enough to sell their crops commercially.

Resources: I am fortunate enough to live in a medium sized city surrounded by lots of rural areas, so roadside stands are everywhere.
I looked on the internet when I first created this goal to find a bigger farmer's market in my area before this stand showed up.  It had the names of some of the big farmer's markets.


 

Jun 20, 01:18PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer



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How I did it: We went to one along our road trip stops to the Pee Dee Farmer's Market in Florence South Carolina. The best jam and honey EVER! Tons of fruit, veggies and flowers! Everyone is so nice too! Read how I did it…

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How I did it: We went to the big farmers market in Ashville, NC. It was unlike any I've been to, but it was still real nice. We mainly went there to get ourselves pumpkins for carving. We also ended up getting green peppers, tomatoes and apples. Stuffed pepper, sausage and peppers, tomato sauce and apple sauce are on this week's menu; ) Read how I did it…

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    Motown82 Is on to the next one.

    But RAINY! 17 months ago

    I went and it was a fun experience because it was easier to find good preserves and sauces and stuff, but I was disappointed in the actual amount of meat and vegetables available for two reasons. One, it was rainy and not as many vendors where there as usual, and two, I got there late so it was possible that the good stuff was gone by then, but I got some great honey! Also some hot sauce and fresh sausages straight from the pig farm man!

    Jun 05, 2008, 06:36PM PDT | 0 comments


    Motown82 Is on to the next one.

    Chicken delicious. 18 months ago

    I want to eat fresh food from a farmers market, and make it part of my regular diet. That would be awesome.

    May 24, 2008, 02:47PM PDT | 1 cheer | 2 comments


    Tony

    Untitled 2 years ago

    mmmmmm cheese

    Sep 12, 2007, 12:32AM PDT | 0 comments


    rcarvalho

    Go to a Farmers Market 2 years ago

    It was neat to walk and see all the different vendors. The food was fresh and tasted great.

    Jun 29, 2007, 11:19PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    nepes

    Untitled 2 years ago

    if you find a good farmers market you’ll be amazed at how fresh and colourful everything is.

    Jun 29, 2007, 12:27PM PDT | 0 comments


    Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living

    Had a great time 2 years ago

    4 of us went over & had a wonderful time.

    For lunch I had a bbq meat sandwich made by the local butcher. also enjoyed a tasty new season toffee apple.

    The historic buildings were beautiful too!

    Feb 05, 2007, 12:29AM PST | 0 comments


    Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living

    Off to the fair 2 years ago

    We went last year & it’s a great time. Excellent food, crafts and surprises. Martinborough is a real gem!

    Feb 01, 2007, 10:38PM PST | 0 comments


    cropear

    dALLAS fARMER'S mARKET 2 years ago

    dALLAS fARMER’S mARKET

    Jan 11, 2007, 01:41PM PST | 0 comments


    Bananapuddin

    Untitled 3 years ago

    I go twice a week to a farmer’s market in Dover, DE. I love getting fresh vegetables and fruit. I miss the farmer’s market I went to in Columbia, MD though. They had homemade peanut butter chocolate fudge to die for and French pastries. The variety of things for sale is not as wide in Dover. I also especially miss the Farmer’s Market in Hollywood, CA where I could get a huge variety of items including Korean vegetable pancakes and Cajun Chicken and Japanese yellow tomatoes and amazing flower bouquets.

    Aug 07, 2006, 04:35AM PDT | 0 comments


    randysable is being more responsible.

    but not to shop. 3 years ago

    wound up having to work at one because the coffee shop I was working for at the time needed someone to go and hand out coupons for free coffee.

    Nice atmosphere, fun times flirting with farmer daughters, overall, I’d recommend it.

    Jul 25, 2006, 03:08PM PDT | 0 comments


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