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Started Dec 25, 2011
Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets
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While in New Zealand in the past, and on this current trip, there is a very large movement towards keeping Farmers Markets authentic. That simply means only products sold by the producers themselves,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by kerry frazier Feb 9.
Market farm locater
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This is a link to a service starting in New Zealand, which puts farm markets on maps of the area, and lists their products. I think it looks promising. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David and Lisa Schacht Dec 1, 2011.
Where's Jack?
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Please get some action going on this forum. I know we are all busy, but there is always time to talk farming.I will be going to New Zealand for three months starting in November. I have several…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Ellis Oct 24, 2011.
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kerry frazier replied to Greg's discussion 'Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets'
Producer only is what these markets should be. If a vendor runs out of a product, they should refer the customer to a producer that has what they need. The act of buying, then reselling removes them as a producer. If they wish to…
Greg replied to Paul Rusnak's discussion 'New Year, New Ventures'
We have used high tunnels in Montana for 7 years, and they pay for themselves in the first year, with just the tomatoes alone. We are earlier tham anyone except greenhouse hydroponics, and the taste is just as the in ground grown tomatoes, because…
Charles Barnard replied to Greg's discussion 'Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets'
Have been selling at urban farmers markets for over 35 years-its the only way we sell our produce. We have found that when the farmers market has crafts and "events", the crowd does not buy much produce. Is a farmers market for…
Andy Fellenz replied to Greg's discussion 'Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets'
I think the key factor for many areas isn't the mix of vendors, but the number of markets. In my area, there are too many markets. It seems like every town has one, which would be great if everyone went to a farmers market, but most…
Matt replied to Greg's discussion 'Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets'
Producer only markets. In my area of Wisconsin almost EVERY small town market is producer only. There are some crafts, but the requirement is that they be made of local materials. This usually means wool items from sheep farmers,…
Jeanne Broderick VAna replied to Greg's discussion 'Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets'
The point of farmers markets is for consumers to support their regional farms. Farmers need time to be on their farms. Vendors need to be accountable to what they promote and sell. If resellers are needed for variety of products, to keep the…
Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets
While in New Zealand in the past, and on this current trip, there is a very large movement towards keeping Farmers Markets authentic. That simply means only products sold by the producers themselves, or the growers, the ranchers, the fishers, and the brewers only selling what they grow, raise, catch, or brew. Some markets allow reselling of almost anything, and others are pure farmers markets.I have been reading in trade journals about maybe an over abundance of farm markets, with farmers…See More
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David and Lisa Schacht replied to Greg's discussion 'Market farm locater'
Also can use: www.localharvest.org
Timothy Gaver replied to Greg's discussion 'Market farm locater'
Link follows for Florida MarketMaker:
http://fl.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/
Tim
Matt replied to Greg's discussion 'Market farm locater'
http://www.csacoalition.org/category/all-farms/
This is for our local area.
There is also http://www.pickyourown.org/ They have a pretty good list of farms where there are pick your own options.
There are some online…
Brian Sparks replied to Greg's discussion 'Market farm locater'
I wonder what similar resources growers are using stateside. Can anyone offer their perspective? What's the best resource in your location, and what do you like about it?
Brian Sparks
Editor, American Fruit Grower
Greg replied to Pamela Sweeten's discussion 'Food Safety Traceback'
Pam, under full disclosure, do you have anything to do with Harvest2Ship, financially or employment wise?
Greg replied to Pamela Sweeten's discussion 'Food Safety Traceback'
This simply looks to me as a salesperson trying to sell a product on a non-commercial forum.
Greg
Market farm locater
This is a link to a service starting in New Zealand, which puts farm markets on maps of the area, and lists their products. I think it looks promising. http://www.homegrownmaps.co.nz/ Just food for thought. GregSee More
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Jack Ellis replied to Greg's discussion 'Where's Jack?'
I started a topic that should evoke some controversy - global warming/climate change - but it doesn't seem to be working.
I can't figure-out why this site doesn't get more usage - great software, polite and professional-type…
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- At 8:30pm on November 7, 2010,
Berta Valdes said… - These are beautiful pictures. What a blessing. Are those corn stalks? I want to plant some in the back area of the property, need to find out where to get the seeds. I just planted some pumpkin but of another variety...."calabaza"
Our Lord sure blesses his flock. He does me with the gourmet mangos and Longons, I just have to figure out how to market them. At least to pay my taxes. They are so high and unfair for we lost our tenure in losing our farm to the gov. Well, we lose some and the Lord blesses always.
Blessings to you and family
Berta
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