Comments on: Support Our Farmers: Buy Local Produce!

By: Cora Bornemann

Cora Bornemann — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:22:39 +0000

My family and I are certified Organic farmers in North Dakota and we have a large garden as well, so I look at things from a different angle than you do when I think of a Farmer’s Market.

When we first moved to this area 5 years ago, we sold garden produce, fresh bread, herbal salve we made, and pasturized cream (from our dairy) at the local farmer’s market. As it was in a small town, almost everyone had their own gardens and we never sold much garden produce, but our other items went over well. My mother got very ill at that time and we stopped going to market, but we’ve had thoughts about going back and selling there again… So, I’d just like to thank you for this article, as we farmers really do a LOT of work for our pretty little stand and it really is encouraging when people support us in our efforts. Enjoy that fresh, healthy produce!

By: Chantel

Chantel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:41:37 +0000

It’s gone, for sure, and I’m certainly not feeling overly sad about it.

By: Elizabeth J.

Elizabeth J. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:41:59 +0000

Home grown produce always taste better than the produce you can purchase at the store! Going to farmers markets can be a tasty and rewarding experience.=^)

By: Laura in ID

Laura in ID — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:05:30 +0000

I agree, Farmer’s Markets are fun! If you don’t mind my asking, Chantel, where in North Idaho are you? Because that’s where I am, too! As for the cooler weather you mentioned. . .I guess it’s gone now!

Thanks for the delightful article!

By: Samantha R.

Samantha R. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:06:27 +0000

I love fresh Farmer’s Market Produce!!
Thank you for the lovely article and the shout out to support our local farmers. I agree, 100%!
We tried to sell various items at our local FM but didn’t do so well. Maybe we’ll try again sometime. Our little one is now at a point where they have to decide to go certified or not…
I’d rather not go that direction as there really isn’t any advantageous to the growers; they end up having to pay a fee to get the certification.

But even if we don’t sell, there is always something yummy to buy…. from fresh plums to cabbage to fresh cut flowers to goat milk soap… the list is endless and those farmers surely are creative!