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Old 01-25-2025, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by frayedends View Post
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?
C’mon, I just go to have a bloody, people and dog watch, and listen to the dude selling pottery. Such a salesman!