How much $ do you spend at the farmers market?

[Anonymous]

When we go to the farmers market as a family of 4, between each getting a treat and then some produce; we probably spend about $50. Today got peaches, kale, potatoes, tomatoes.

Looked around and just wondered what most people spend.

[Anonymous]

I am a family of one and don’t buy treats, just produce. It can be up to $40.

[Anonymous]

I normally spend $50, sometimes a little more. We’re vegetarian and eat a ton of produce.

[Anonymous]

Probably around $40-50. At the grocery store I coupon clip and comparison shop but at the farmers market I have no problem overpaying for on onion. I guess it’s easy to get swept in the vibe.

[Anonymous]

Varies a lot from week to week. At the height of summer I might spend $40 for 2 people, but that might include corn or peaches for freezing as well as eating. That would also include eggs, other fruit, veggies, maybe honey or apple cider. If I buy meat I might spend another $50 — i buy multiples and the guy gives me a volume discount.

[Anonymous]

CSA share is the most economical way to go. I spent $16 on peaches today and $9 on a huge loaf of bread. It definitely adds up.

[Anonymous]

None. I shop at MOM’s where the produce is phenomenal and often local.

[Anonymous]

Too much, but farmers work hard! This week I spent over $50.

$ 8 - tomatoes (from the 2nds bin)
$ 6 - peaches (also 2nds)
$ 8 - overpriced greens but my they were pretty
$ 7 - cheese
$24 - addictively pickled things

[Anonymous]

Probably $50 - 60. Just two of us in the household, but we often buy products (spice rubs, perogies, flower bouquets, etc) and meat along with produce there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Too much, but farmers work hard! This week I spent over $50.

$ 8 - tomatoes (from the 2nds bin)
$ 6 - peaches (also 2nds)
$ 8 - overpriced greens but my they were pretty
$ 7 - cheese
$24 - addictively pickled things

Op here…I got the most gorgeous Kale. It doesn’t compare to the grocery stores

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Probably around $40-50. At the grocery store I coupon clip and comparison shop but at the farmers market I have no problem overpaying for on onion. I guess it’s easy to get swept in the vibe.

I'm the opposite. I go in expecting the vibe but then it's all just resellers and I get a little jaded at the produce.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:CSA share is the most economical way to go. I spent $16 on peaches today and $9 on a huge loaf of bread. It definitely adds up.

If I got a CSA, I’d wind up throwing away so much!

[Anonymous]

Family of five and we easily spend over $100. This week:
One heirloom tomato
4 ears corn
1 Pint potatoes
5 apples
5 peaches
4 plums
1 watermelon
2 pints tomatillos
2 eggplants
1 onion
1 cucumber
2 zucchini
Garlic
Pickles
Feta
Cheddar
Loaf of bread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Probably around $40-50. At the grocery store I coupon clip and comparison shop but at the farmers market I have no problem overpaying for on onion. I guess it’s easy to get swept in the vibe.

I'm the opposite. I go in expecting the vibe but then it's all just resellers and I get a little jaded at the produce.

+1. The worst is when the fruit have stickers on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Family of five and we easily spend over $100. This week:
One heirloom tomato
4 ears corn
1 Pint potatoes
5 apples
5 peaches
4 plums
1 watermelon
2 pints tomatillos
2 eggplants
1 onion
1 cucumber
2 zucchini
Garlic
Pickles
Feta
Cheddar
Loaf of bread

My family would go through all of this in 2 days max.