Comments on: Get the Most from Your Farmers Market: 10 Tips from a Market Manager http://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/ Reviving Traditional Foods Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:12:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kate @ Modern Alternative Mamahttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17450 Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:41:36 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17450 I would absolutely LOVE to buy "seconds" or cases of items I want. Is it okay to ask farmers if they have such things available if you don't see it...or is that insulting?It bothers me when I see tomatoes in early June here...or other things I know are not really seasonal. They've probably been grown hydroponically and I'd prefer not to buy that (so I don't). But I feel like it really throws off peoples' understanding and expectation of the seasons....I also wish that, at times, farmers' booths were more clearly labeled. Sometimes people assume that because it's at the market, it's grown or raised organically...which is NOT always the case. Many farmers provide brochures or are happy to answer questions, but they can get busy too. I just hate seeing people buy from the "cheaper" booths and assume they're getting the same quality because it's at the market...except that I've looked up the farm's website and know, for example, that they feed grain to their animals. That's why it's cheaper. They're not TRYING to hide it (obviously, if I can read it on their website), but the people there may not think to ask. Which you always should!! I would absolutely LOVE to buy “seconds” or cases of items I want. Is it okay to ask farmers if they have such things available if you don’t see it…or is that insulting?

It bothers me when I see tomatoes in early June here…or other things I know are not really seasonal. They’ve probably been grown hydroponically and I’d prefer not to buy that (so I don’t). But I feel like it really throws off peoples’ understanding and expectation of the seasons….

I also wish that, at times, farmers’ booths were more clearly labeled. Sometimes people assume that because it’s at the market, it’s grown or raised organically…which is NOT always the case. Many farmers provide brochures or are happy to answer questions, but they can get busy too. I just hate seeing people buy from the “cheaper” booths and assume they’re getting the same quality because it’s at the market…except that I’ve looked up the farm’s website and know, for example, that they feed grain to their animals. That’s why it’s cheaper. They’re not TRYING to hide it (obviously, if I can read it on their website), but the people there may not think to ask. Which you always should!!

]]> By: crazy4boyshttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17447 crazy4boys Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:20:18 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17447 Our local farmer's market is like that too! Well, we might have 8 farmers. I will most likely be driving to the next "big" city which is an hour and a half away to buy meats and eggs every 6 weeks or so. Our local farmer’s market is like that too! Well, we might have 8 farmers. I will most likely be driving to the next “big” city which is an hour and a half away to buy meats and eggs every 6 weeks or so.

]]> By: Laurenhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17385 Lauren Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:59:22 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17385 One of the best things about summer are farmers markets-- and swimming.I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday and the fruit was amazing! It's so cheap right now to. One of the best things about summer are farmers markets– and swimming.

I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday and the fruit was amazing! It’s so cheap right now to.

]]> By: Laurenhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17384 Lauren Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:59:00 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17384 One of the best things about summer are farmers markets-- and swimming.I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday and the fruit was amazing! It's so cheap right now to. One of the best things about summer are farmers markets– and swimming.

I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday and the fruit was amazing! It’s so cheap right now to.

]]> By: Amandahttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17381 Amanda Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:30:20 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17381 Thank you! I loved reading this article, it's so uplifting! I'm in Greece and I love shopping at my local organic farmers market on saturday mornings ....it's how I like best to start a regular weekend. I enjoy the seasonal surprises and thinking about what to do with them, the pleasure of trusting the farmers and the quality of their produce, the authenticity, courage and wisdom of the farmers, the other shoppers that I meet there ...and so much more :) Keep spreading the word for tasty, healthy, safe, environmently and globe-friendly produce :) Thank you! I loved reading this article, it’s so uplifting!
I’m in Greece and I love shopping at my local organic farmers market on saturday mornings ….it’s how I like best to start a regular weekend.
I enjoy the seasonal surprises and thinking about what to do with them, the pleasure of trusting the farmers and the quality of their produce, the authenticity, courage and wisdom of the farmers, the other shoppers that I meet there …and so much more :)
Keep spreading the word for tasty, healthy, safe, environmently and globe-friendly produce :)

]]> By: All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklisthttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-17317 All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklist Thu, 26 May 2011 16:30:26 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-17317 [...] Tricks, Recipes and more (Splendid Table) -13 Lucky Farmers’ Market Tips (100 Mile Diet) -Get the Most from Your Farmers’ Market (Nourished Kitchen) -How to Appreciate Your Spring Fruits and Veggies (HuffPost Food) -Advice for [...] [...] Tricks, Recipes and more (Splendid Table) -13 Lucky Farmers’ Market Tips (100 Mile Diet) -Get the Most from Your Farmers’ Market (Nourished Kitchen) -How to Appreciate Your Spring Fruits and Veggies (HuffPost Food) -Advice for [...]

]]> By: Leahhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-9230 Leah Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:54:35 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-9230 I've been volunteering at our market and was happily surprised when the manager insisted I take a free farmer's market T-shirt last weekend. It was really sweet of her.Interesting trivia: while all the farmers who sell at markets I've been to in other parts of the country (midwest, northeast) are really emphatic about their "more than organic" status ("more-ganic" in Ithaca, NY, for example), here in Louisiana, no one even bothers to say whether they spray or not.I'd prefer to buy pesticide-free stuff when I have the choice, and I find it so interesting that only one person at our market even bothers to specify this information (and he's selling meat).Of course I can (and do) ask the farmers, but I just thought it was interesting. I’ve been volunteering at our market and was happily surprised when the manager insisted I take a free farmer’s market T-shirt last weekend. It was really sweet of her.

Interesting trivia: while all the farmers who sell at markets I’ve been to in other parts of the country (midwest, northeast) are really emphatic about their “more than organic” status (“more-ganic” in Ithaca, NY, for example), here in Louisiana, no one even bothers to say whether they spray or not.

I’d prefer to buy pesticide-free stuff when I have the choice, and I find it so interesting that only one person at our market even bothers to specify this information (and he’s selling meat).

Of course I can (and do) ask the farmers, but I just thought it was interesting.

]]> By: Kevinhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-6287 Kevin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:15:06 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-6287 Great post. will keep those tips in mind! Great post. will keep those tips in mind!

]]> By: howardfarmhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-6029 howardfarm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:44:11 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-6029 these are indeed words of wisdom and inclusive helpfullnessone extra thought dont buy from people you suspect are not selling their own produce ..freeze them outthat way the integrity of the market is maintainedp.s always specifically thank the stallholders for coming out all weathers etc ..they will do likewise ..you may even get extra information/ tips / new produce samples or be invited to become one of live new produce research team !!best wishes from Petrie fine foods in scotland and www.safm.co.uk also www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk these are indeed words of wisdom and inclusive helpfullness

one extra thought dont buy from people you suspect are not selling their own produce ..freeze them out

that way the integrity of the market is maintained

p.s always specifically thank the stallholders for coming out all weathers etc ..they will do likewise ..you may even get extra information/ tips / new produce samples or be invited to become one of live new produce research team !!

best wishes from Petrie fine foods in scotland and
http://www.safm.co.uk
also http://www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk

]]> By: The Southern Highland Reader » Blog Archive » Farming/Food: Tips on getting the most from your farmer’s markethttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-3075 The Southern Highland Reader » Blog Archive » Farming/Food: Tips on getting the most from your farmer’s market Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:14:23 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-3075 [...] the other nine tips here. [...] [...] the other nine tips here. [...]

]]> By: Bernadinehttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-3067 Bernadine Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:30:03 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-3067 good stuff! good stuff!

]]> By: Amy Phttp://nourishedkitchen.com/10-tips-farmers-market-manager/#comment-1700 Amy P Sat, 16 May 2009 00:40:50 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1429#comment-1700 These were great tips that you shared, Jenny, good to know the "insider" tricks :) I'm hoping to get some more good local rhubarb tomorrow AM at one of the Minneapolis markets, so these ideas will help me when I go. Thanks!<abbr><em>Check out Amy P’s last post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BurnThisRSS2/~3/m5sQbKgbc7U/new-features-for-advertisers-targeting.html" rel="nofollow">New features for advertisers targeting feeds</a>.</abbr></em> These were great tips that you shared, Jenny, good to know the “insider” tricks :) I’m hoping to get some more good local rhubarb tomorrow AM at one of the Minneapolis markets, so these ideas will help me when I go. Thanks!

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