I Love the Farmer's Market

This is the market I go to every Saturday in Troy, OH.

Since the Farmer's Markets in my area run on Saturdays, I figured maybe some of yours do too. I have been frequenting my local market for almost a decade. When I first started to go, there were only a few people with tables set up. The pickings were slim. Since then things have changed. I have noticed more and more people showing up. Where it was once just me and the older folks, there are now people of all ages purchasing their fruits and veggies from local farmers and gardeners.

What's beneficial about this is that each of these people know where their food is coming from and they can even find out how they grew it, whether it's organic or not. Plus, there are lots of sweets these vendors like to sell as well. Last week I purchased a Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake from one of the older gentleman who helps run the market. I could have made it myself, but why? He already had it made. He just saved me some oven time and I don't have to buy the supplies to make that cake. Plus, I'm helping him with his business. Seems like a good excuse for me ;)

I'm a regular with one vendor in particular. His aunt makes these amazing granola bars that I have been buying since the beginning. I love them. Recently, I haven't been able to purchase any due to the larger number of people that have began visiting the market. This past Saturday I walked up to him and I could tell by the look on his face he was going to tell me I was too late again . . . I was. He assured me he'd set a plate of granola bars aside just for me next week. I can't be mad for good business. Especially when it benefits local families.

I live in Ohio and I'm curious to see how many states have these Farmer's Markets. Maybe they are called something else. Here's my challenge for you. The next time you are at your local Farmer's Market, take a picture. Then, head on over to Woman in the Man Cave on Facebook and share your picture and the market location.Who knows, maybe you'll help to get more business for your market in the process.

As always, thanks for reading!

Take care,
NB