This article explains how it has been created in the Albany County area in NY and how it can help family farms and locals.
Perhaps someone can run with the idea here - please share!
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/st ... yID=937641
On line farmers market great idea for busy farmers/shoppers
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I'm not completely enamoured of the idea.
I can see the convenience factor.
And I certainly am in favor of anything aiding organic and local farmers to sell more.
But one hesitation -
one thing about the farmer's market, eg the one in Highland Park which starts in a couple of weeks - is the human factor.
walking around in the fresh air, seeing old friends, meeting new people.
Talking to the producers.
Watching babies in carriages, and children run around.
That really is as important to me as the wonderful produce.
So I'm not against the idea of online as an option- but personally I prefer the real-life option.
I can see the convenience factor.
And I certainly am in favor of anything aiding organic and local farmers to sell more.
But one hesitation -
one thing about the farmer's market, eg the one in Highland Park which starts in a couple of weeks - is the human factor.
walking around in the fresh air, seeing old friends, meeting new people.
Talking to the producers.
Watching babies in carriages, and children run around.
That really is as important to me as the wonderful produce.
So I'm not against the idea of online as an option- but personally I prefer the real-life option.