An NBC-LA investigation revealed that several vendors at the local farmers markets were selling conventionally grown produce, some from other countries, as locally grown organic produce.
Source: September 27, 2010 Consumerist article
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
One of the main produce people at the market.
The Oakland Kaiser Farmers Market, held every Friday from 10am-2pm, is tiny, that’s for sure. But the few vendors it has are quality, like this organic family farm I stumbled upon from Watsonville.
More food porn after the jump.
I recently read this article on why farmers markets have been so popular in the U.S., and I found it really interesting. When you break it down, there are many aspects about farmers markets that are inconvenient, including the hours (typically day time, or over the weekend, when working folks can’t attend), the need for cash only, the expensive price tag and the ability to buy only what produce is in season in the area you live in. So why do people still enjoy attending? Why have farmers markets grown 300% in the past 15 years in the U.S.?
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would help farmers markets get equipment to accept electronic food stamp benefits cards across the state. The legislation was modeled after a San Francisco ordinance that requires all farmers’ markets operating within the city to accept the food-stamp cards.
Source: February 13, 2010 SF Gate article
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
The Alburquerque farmers market in New Mexico has decided to switch entirely to using solar power for it’s operations. They hope to inspire local citizens to switch over to green power.
Source: May 23, 2010 Treehugger.com article
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
Farmers markets have grown over 300% in the last 15 years, but why? According to one reporter, this is because farmers markets put a face on farming. Research has shown that consumers enjoy building a relationship with local farmers and learning that food does not come from a grocery store.
Source: May 24 2010 The Voice of Agriculture article
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
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