I don’t really know, but being from rural Ohio, I’ve been to plenty of “Farmers’ Markets” and I have limited faith. I don’t know what they are doing or not doing, but like most food here, the Farmers’ Markets here are overrated. It’s the “cost of doing business” in TV. Lifestyle is a 10 while the food is a 6 as the food most everywhere (especially the “high end” restaurants) is overrated. Although the local watermelon and strawberries here are fantastic at the right time of the year.
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Originally Posted by frayedends
I recently watched a documentary on some farmers market (not Villages) where vendors were caught just reselling subpar produce bought from supermarkets. I’m part time so it’s been a while but I don’t recall any of the produce stands showing the farm name (except Villages Grown). I also thought it odd they had out of season vegetables. But maybe there is no out of season in Florida? I just know up here in MA the farmers advertise their farm and growing practices (organic etc). Do you trust the vendors at the squares?
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