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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There. Said it. More expensive than Whole Foods and rarely better. Some exceptions, especially when apples are in season. But I'm just back from a prominent farmer's market in my city and spent a small fortune and I know it won't be better tasting than what I can get at Whole Foods this afternoon. No more. [/quote]

how can you generalize? There are many amazing farmers markets and sometimes it’s beyond the actual item but knowing you are really helping support a genuine grower/farmer.[/quote]
I could support them even better if local grocery stores bought a much larger amount, allowing more people to eat locally.

I’m with you, OP. I think farmer’s markets are elitist (even when they accept food stamps and otherwise try to get more low income people on board) and inaccessible (oh this market is only one day a week! and it’s a work day! and it’s only open for four hours! good luck!). A kind of mucky experience meant to appeal to people who want to pretend like they know their farmers and their “kiddos” are getting a “wholesome” experience where they can eat $14 “sandos” and think how great they are the whole entire time, only occasionally posting “pics” to “the gram” about how “precious these years are” and how we should all remember “to soak it all up.”

Big floppy hats, simpering people barely keeping a lid on their egos and bad music. No thanks. [/quote]

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