Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 729199)

i find it important for farm to table..but if they are too high i will pass

Originally Posted by Tweety Bird (Post 729829)

So maybe you should stick to Publix. The quality of the produce is excellent by the outdoor vendors.

Originally Posted by jhrc4 (Post 730465)

Keep in mind this: The original question ..General information and directions to the Brownwood Farmers Market.
The so called Farmers market both @ Brownwood and Spanish Springs is hardly a " Farmers" market in the true sense of what many would consider going to.It really has fallen into a Market sort of like the Marion Market but with fewer choices, higher prices, and few if any " Local " produce. Once again IMO travel a bit further and seek other places.

Originally Posted by Lee Farms (Post 739132)

Wondering if I can take a moment to address some of the concerns. We are a vendor at the Market (Lee Farms). We are usually there with our children. We are Farmers, Farming the land, every day, growing everything we can and providing to you at the best prices we can afford.
We are charged rent for each week at the Villages, and during this rainy season, we have had days, where we have walked away with very little money.
Prices are up, absolutely. It is summertime in Florida which means that the vegetables are harder to grow, or coming from further away. Customers are down, which means we don't have as big of a crowd to sell to. Too much rain ruin some crops, and the rain stops the market and ruin what vegetables you have left. Wind ruins tents that need to be replaced.
Although, we realize that you want the best value for your money, finding a Farmer that will go out of their way to keep happy customers keeps them in business, which means when the prices go back down, you will reap the benefit of that.
Our family will have 20 acres into our vegetable crops this by the end of the year, which means that you can actually buy non-GMO, often organic produce from a FARMER and put it on your table.
Blessings to all of you, and thanks for giving us the opportunity to respond!
Christina Lee
Lee Farms



Quoted
"I am so disappointed to hear that the vendors are raising their prices. I hope that it is seasonal...maybe because volume has decreased for them during the lower population during the summer.

I wonder how much booth rental is?

I am hoping that one of the vendors will tell us if it is a dropoff of customers and the continuance of overhead that has made them raise their prices.

One thing for sure about the the older population is that they are savvy shoppers. Our peak earning time is over and we are trying to outlive our savings.

I want to hear from my favorite vendors, the two young couples who always bring their well behaved children and the well behaved grandma too...... I KNOW they read this forum.

What do YOU vendors have to say on this?"

Originally Posted by Lee Farms (Post 739132)

Wondering if I can take a moment to address some of the concerns. We are a vendor at the Market (Lee Farms). We are usually there with our children. We are Farmers, Farming the land, every day, growing everything we can and providing to you at the best prices we can afford.
We are charged rent for each week at the Villages, and during this rainy season, we have had days, where we have walked away with very little money.
Prices are up, absolutely. It is summertime in Florida which means that the vegetables are harder to grow, or coming from further away. Customers are down, which means we don't have as big of a crowd to sell to. Too much rain ruin some crops, and the rain stops the market and ruin what vegetables you have left. Wind ruins tents that need to be replaced.
Although, we realize that you want the best value for your money, finding a Farmer that will go out of their way to keep happy customers keeps them in business, which means when the prices go back down, you will reap the benefit of that.
Our family will have 20 acres into our vegetable crops this by the end of the year, which means that you can actually buy non-GMO, often organic produce from a FARMER and put it on your table.
Blessings to all of you, and thanks for giving us the opportunity to respond!
Christina Lee
Lee Farms



Quoted
"I am so disappointed to hear that the vendors are raising their prices. I hope that it is seasonal...maybe because volume has decreased for them during the lower population during the summer.

I wonder how much booth rental is?

I am hoping that one of the vendors will tell us if it is a dropoff of customers and the continuance of overhead that has made them raise their prices.

One thing for sure about the the older population is that they are savvy shoppers. Our peak earning time is over and we are trying to outlive our savings.

I want to hear from my favorite vendors, the two young couples who always bring their well behaved children and the well behaved grandma too...... I KNOW they read this forum.

What do YOU vendors have to say on this?"

Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 739146)

I will respond in support of the Growers/Farmers Market. I go because I feel their prices are better than the grocery stores in most cases. For example...last week I bought a watermelon for $2.00 where-as the stores charge $4.99. Just one example! I have been amazed as well with how the vendor's children are well-behaved...just think of your kids/grandkids staying in a small space for several hours while Mom/Dad are busy working. Plus it's in all types of weather! I will continue to support the markets and hope that others will too. Thank you Lee Farms for chiming in! You are so right!!!

Originally Posted by Lee Farms (Post 739132)

Wondering if I can take a moment to address some of the concerns. We are a vendor at the Market (Lee Farms). We are usually there with our children. We are Farmers, Farming the land, every day, growing everything we can and providing to you at the best prices we can afford.
We are charged rent for each week at the Villages, and during this rainy season, we have had days, where we have walked away with very little money.
Prices are up, absolutely. It is summertime in Florida which means that the vegetables are harder to grow, or coming from further away. Customers are down, which means we don't have as big of a crowd to sell to. Too much rain ruin some crops, and the rain stops the market and ruin what vegetables you have left. Wind ruins tents that need to be replaced.
Although, we realize that you want the best value for your money, finding a Farmer that will go out of their way to keep happy customers keeps them in business, which means when the prices go back down, you will reap the benefit of that.
Our family will have 20 acres into our vegetable crops this by the end of the year, which means that you can actually buy non-GMO, often organic produce from a FARMER and put it on your table.
Blessings to all of you, and thanks for giving us the opportunity to respond!
Christina Lee
Lee Farms



Quoted
"I am so disappointed to hear that the vendors are raising their prices. I hope that it is seasonal...maybe because volume has decreased for them during the lower population during the summer.

I wonder how much booth rental is?

I am hoping that one of the vendors will tell us if it is a dropoff of customers and the continuance of overhead that has made them raise their prices.

One thing for sure about the the older population is that they are savvy shoppers. Our peak earning time is over and we are trying to outlive our savings.

I want to hear from my favorite vendors, the two young couples who always bring their well behaved children and the well behaved grandma too...... I KNOW they read this forum.

What do YOU vendors have to say on this?"