Don't Get Scammed At The Farmers Market: 5 Questions to Ask
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Roderick
I have stopped into my local grocery store to get coffee from the mermaid and seen people buying up large quantities of produce only to find them vending at the farmer's market an hour or two later. I partially blame this on the market organizers. No solution is perfect, but there should be a better vetting process for vendors, in my opinion. Otherwise, what's to stop me from going in to my local Kroger (same place I've witnessed this behavior) and buying a few cases of produce, swapping out the boxes for something that looks like I brought it from home and selling it and trying to pass it off as something home grown? If you want to sell at the farmer's market, you should welcome a visit from the market organizers to check out your garden. It puts more burden on the organizers, but I think it makes the market experience better for everyone involved.
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I have stopped into my local grocery store to get coffee from the mermaid and seen people buying up large quantities of produce only to find them vending at the farmer's market an hour or two later. I partially blame this on the market organizers. No solution is perfect, but there should be a better vetting process for vendors, in my opinion. Otherwise, what's to stop me from going in to my local Kroger (same place I've witnessed this behavior) and buying a few cases of produce, swapping out the boxes for something that looks like I brought it from home and selling it and trying to pass it off as something home grown? If you want to sell at the farmer's market, you should welcome a visit from the market organizers to check out your garden. It puts more burden on the organizers, but I think it makes the market experience better for everyone involved.
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Donna
I'm not a farmer; but, have gone to our local farmers' market which sets up shop from about 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October. There might be a few exceptions since the Labor Day parade is held downtown where the market usually would be on the Saturday before Labor Day. Our market has rules that the vendors must follow in order to participate. I know of at least one vendor who was expelled from the market for trying to sell produce which he had purchased at the supermarket. The market rules do not allow that.
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I'm not a farmer; but, have gone to our local farmers' market which sets up shop from about 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October. There might be a few exceptions since the Labor Day parade is held downtown where the market usually would be on the Saturday before Labor Day. Our market has rules that the vendors must follow in order to participate. I know of at least one vendor who was expelled from the market for trying to sell produce which he had purchased at the supermarket. The market rules do not allow that.
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Jenny
looking through your old videos. I really needed this - I have a lot of anxiety around food shopping, especially the farmers market because it's so frigging overwhelming and I don't have a lot of money! I really want to put the dollars I do have into good places though and having these questions to ask helps me feel a lot more confident. Next step is to actually go to the market and talk to someone XD
Thank you
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looking through your old videos. I really needed this - I have a lot of anxiety around food shopping, especially the farmers market because it's so frigging overwhelming and I don't have a lot of money! I really want to put the dollars I do have into good places though and having these questions to ask helps me feel a lot more confident. Next step is to actually go to the market and talk to someone XD
Thank you
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Steven
I ran into a new one this week at market, the person selling wasn't a farmer but had been hired by a group of farmers to sell for them, sort of a cooperative set up to get things to the market. I would say number four is a top question to ask, especially if considering joining a C. S. A. If they refuse a visit without further explanation should be ringing a warning bell and waving a red flag.
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I ran into a new one this week at market, the person selling wasn't a farmer but had been hired by a group of farmers to sell for them, sort of a cooperative set up to get things to the market. I would say number four is a top question to ask, especially if considering joining a C. S. A. If they refuse a visit without further explanation should be ringing a warning bell and waving a red flag.
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madam
Late to the party but a good question to ask a farmer would be what species they are growing. Most farmers will have either a variety that they can name, or have a single species for a reason they can explain(I sell cheese from our own goats and I'm personally proud to tell people what breed we have and can gush a bit about how much I like them particularly)
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Late to the party but a good question to ask a farmer would be what species they are growing. Most farmers will have either a variety that they can name, or have a single species for a reason they can explain(I sell cheese from our own goats and I'm personally proud to tell people what breed we have and can gush a bit about how much I like them particularly)
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JoJo
I ask the same questions, but I start by telling them that I have a small garden and that I'm experiencing issues with the produce that I'm purchasing from them. I compliment them on their yield, then I ask what they use to keep pests at bay that are in our area. That is when they share what they use. I've had some farmers invite me to see their production.
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I ask the same questions, but I start by telling them that I have a small garden and that I'm experiencing issues with the produce that I'm purchasing from them. I compliment them on their yield, then I ask what they use to keep pests at bay that are in our area. That is when they share what they use. I've had some farmers invite me to see their production.
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Don
These are great, Kevin. I feel it would be useful for each stand to have a sheet of paper answering some of these questions. (Regarding inputs, at least) Farmers markets are great, but I think often people simply assume the produce is super-healthy (compared to non-organic supermarket produce, at least, when that's not necessarily the case.
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These are great, Kevin. I feel it would be useful for each stand to have a sheet of paper answering some of these questions. (Regarding inputs, at least) Farmers markets are great, but I think often people simply assume the produce is super-healthy (compared to non-organic supermarket produce, at least, when that's not necessarily the case.
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handmade
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Tranquil
Great questions to ask!
My CONCERN: Unfortunately, anyone certified that are growing & selling are REQUIRED to water w/ Fluoridated, Chlorinated water. as opposed to pure spring water, rich in minerals! That is why I do NOT sell my veggies! I grew 100% ORGANIC, including the Water! Best to you! # GrowYourOwn
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Great questions to ask!
My CONCERN: Unfortunately, anyone certified that are growing & selling are REQUIRED to water w/ Fluoridated, Chlorinated water. as opposed to pure spring water, rich in minerals! That is why I do NOT sell my veggies! I grew 100% ORGANIC, including the Water! Best to you! # GrowYourOwn
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Pang
I am a small farmer and grow for a farmers market. Ive had bad experiences with random people stopping over and overstepping boundaries so I would say no to a visit on the farm. Besides working full time and not being home during the day, it becomes a safety issue to my home and farm. This is good info for buyers
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I am a small farmer and grow for a farmers market. Ive had bad experiences with random people stopping over and overstepping boundaries so I would say no to a visit on the farm. Besides working full time and not being home during the day, it becomes a safety issue to my home and farm. This is good info for buyers
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Simplify
5 great questions to see what exactly is happening to the food your buying at the Farmers market. Food is so different from place to place and the quality as you state can be really different. Great information here Kevin for those buying food from these outlets over growing their own. Brilliant
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5 great questions to see what exactly is happening to the food your buying at the Farmers market. Food is so different from place to place and the quality as you state can be really different. Great information here Kevin for those buying food from these outlets over growing their own. Brilliant
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emily
I can always tell at my local markets, they have everything pre packaged in plastic or in bags and all the veg fruit are the same size and have every single fruit and veg you can buy at a store. I Love supporting the little old farmers that just have a couple of crops on their stalls.
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I can always tell at my local markets, they have everything pre packaged in plastic or in bags and all the veg fruit are the same size and have every single fruit and veg you can buy at a store. I Love supporting the little old farmers that just have a couple of crops on their stalls.
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Emily
Went to a local organic farm this year to buy blueberries for jam and bought a flat but when I got home I realized that there was a sticker saying product of Mexico on it and was so mad I paid 50$ for a flat of blueberries not local and idk if they were really organic
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Went to a local organic farm this year to buy blueberries for jam and bought a flat but when I got home I realized that there was a sticker saying product of Mexico on it and was so mad I paid 50$ for a flat of blueberries not local and idk if they were really organic
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Spacewalker
1 look at their hands, are they farmers hands?
2 look at their faces, are they tanned?
3 knows what fresh produce look alike, the taste is completely different.
4 wide variety of produce should raise your suspicion.
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1 look at their hands, are they farmers hands?
2 look at their faces, are they tanned?
3 knows what fresh produce look alike, the taste is completely different.
4 wide variety of produce should raise your suspicion.
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maximus
I pay attention to their face and especially to their hands. Farming is a tough job, working outside is hard, especially during winter, so you can recognize a true farmer by paying close attention. at his \her hands.
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I pay attention to their face and especially to their hands. Farming is a tough job, working outside is hard, especially during winter, so you can recognize a true farmer by paying close attention. at his \her hands.
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