by Jeanne Boelsma, Bethel Farmers’ Market Two main reasons customers shop at Farmers’ Markets are freshness and taste. I have found that by planting specific varieties with excellent taste and other outstanding characteristics, I can enthusiastically recommend a variety, knowing the customer will be back for more. I like to plant the sweetest, corniest flavor […]
November 2014
When does your market’s season begin?
November 27, 2014 CategoriesWhile over a dozen Maine farmers’ markets now stay open year-round, others do not open for the season until June or even July, still others close for the season by mid-September. The reasons for late openings and early closing often—but not always—has to do with the market being dependent upon summer people and tourists. Markets […]