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School in session = Less Farmers Market Shoppers

September 28th, 2009
EarthDance Farm | Blog

We’ve definitely noticed that with school in session, families are busy and haven’t been shopping the farmers markets as much. We encourage folks to work it into their schedule whenever they can - it makes a big difference for the local economy when you give your dollars directly to the people who grew your food! And there is still such a delicious bounty coming from the fields and orchards of Missouri & Illinois!

Have you other farmers noticed that in your area too? Or is it not the case?

One Response to “School in session = Less Farmers Market Shoppers”

Terry Says:

Oct 9th, 2009 at 7:50 am

Same thing in Southwestern New Mexico: when school started, the Farmer’s Market customers dropped significantly. And still an abundance of produce to sell.

Three farms are starting from scratch.

They are turning the dirt and hoping to be successful enough to turn a profit, and to become a valuable part of their communities as suppliers of organically grown food.

Peaceful Valley is giving them a head start by offering them special pricing as part of this Freshman Farmer program.

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