Comments on: FRONT PORCH FARM STAND http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/ One family's journey towards a sustainable, more self sufficient life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: CEhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58686 CE Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:55:48 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58686 <a href="#comment-57859" rel="nofollow">@Melina</a>, In our area we are fortunate to have a true Growers Market. We have a half dozen farmers markets but they sell out of state/country stuff etc. The Growers Market requires that only the growers may sell their own fruit and veg and it must be grown in this state. Many people who shop there don't realize that other markets do not have that guaranteed local and fresh product. We do get some heatloving foods from the hotter part of the state but that is as far away as it gets. I grow most of my own food for a large part of the year but I love knowing where to get what I can't grow. @Melina, In our area we are fortunate to have a true Growers Market. We have a half dozen farmers markets but they sell out of state/country stuff etc. The Growers Market requires that only the growers may sell their own fruit and veg and it must be grown in this state. Many people who shop there don't realize that other markets do not have that guaranteed local and fresh product. We do get some heatloving foods from the hotter part of the state but that is as far away as it gets. I grow most of my own food for a large part of the year but I love knowing where to get what I can't grow.

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58176 Anais Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:02:21 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58176 @Mari: Thanks for sharing about your produce exchange, it's certianly a great way to bring good food and grow community. How many of our readers have similar programs in their area? There's lots of stuff in the works but I can say one of them. Jordanne is hoping that the upgrade patch for our free social network <a href="http://www.freedomgardens.org" rel="nofollow">www.FreedomGardens.org</a> in which she hopes to have a section where folks can post their own local Produce Exchange. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing, hopefully it will inspire others to do the same @Mari: Thanks for sharing about your produce exchange, it's certianly a great way to bring good food and grow community. How many of our readers have similar programs in their area? There's lots of stuff in the works but I can say one of them. Jordanne is hoping that the upgrade patch for our free social network http://www.FreedomGardens.org in which she hopes to have a section where folks can post their own local Produce Exchange. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing, hopefully it will inspire others to do the same

]]> By: Marihttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58135 Mari Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:58:07 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58135 I just want to say I love reading your posts! I'm part of a group that was trying to start a Farmers' Market in our area and there are just too many for the local farmers to support them all. We regrouped and decided on a different approach this year. We had our first Produce Exchange at our church (that's where the market would have been) with home growers bringing in their excess and going home with others. We worked out a system that allows those not growing to exchange money for their produce with the money going into a fund that will be used to make the exchange bigger and hopefully get a farmers' market going next year or this winter. Our first Sunday exchange was very successful and the leftover produce is being taken to a local food bank. This is our answer to the market supply problem! I just want to say I love reading your posts! I'm part of a group that was trying to start a Farmers' Market in our area and there are just too many for the local farmers to support them all. We regrouped and decided on a different approach this year. We had our first Produce Exchange at our church (that's where the market would have been) with home growers bringing in their excess and going home with others. We worked out a system that allows those not growing to exchange money for their produce with the money going into a fund that will be used to make the exchange bigger and hopefully get a farmers' market going next year or this winter. Our first Sunday exchange was very successful and the leftover produce is being taken to a local food bank.
This is our answer to the market supply problem!

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58113 Anais Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:33:59 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58113 @Cherry: Thank you for the compliment. I love taking photos so am happy to hear it when folks enjoy them. We all get behind sometimes -- even us! There are some days we feel like we are loosing ground but it's the beauty that surrounds us that pulls us thru to the next day. I was telling someone the other day that "sure this work is hard." But in life you got to work at something and at least this one has the best rewards! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and am so glad that that simple photo inspired you. Many blessings and all the best on your journey! @Cherry: Thank you for the compliment. I love taking photos so am happy to hear it when folks enjoy them. We all get behind sometimes -- even us! There are some days we feel like we are loosing ground but it's the beauty that surrounds us that pulls us thru to the next day. I was telling someone the other day that "sure this work is hard." But in life you got to work at something and at least this one has the best rewards! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and am so glad that that simple photo inspired you. Many blessings and all the best on your journey!

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58109 Anais Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:23:20 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58109 @Lorie: Yeah, unfortunately this is commonplace. Folks can't just let their guard down when the shop at farmers markets - you gotta snoop around and weed out the big guys. Good for you. Happy growing! @Lorie: Yeah, unfortunately this is commonplace. Folks can't just let their guard down when the shop at farmers markets - you gotta snoop around and weed out the big guys. Good for you. Happy growing!

]]> By: Cherryhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-58079 Cherry Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:16:45 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-58079 Im so imspired and delighted by your photo. Such a simple lovely photo. I really needed it after spending the day at a friends while the man trimmed their 20ft (!!) trees..on the edge of a precipice... Anyway we got back at night and I had to buy junk at the supermarket because nothing was planned and I had to watch all the other people buying heaps (more than me!1) junk in the queue ahead. And I hadnt seen my chooks since this morning ..So Ive logged in here to feel better about life and REMEBER how I want our land to work out. A redeeming grace was that I also bouight eight strawberry plants to go out the back and come tomorrow after I finish my job at the school I work at at lunch I will be back reclaiming myself in my urban backyard!! Thanks for the inspiration!! Cherry Im so imspired and delighted by your photo. Such a simple lovely photo. I really needed it after spending the day at a friends while the man trimmed their 20ft (!!) trees..on the edge of a precipice... Anyway we got back at night and I had to buy junk at the supermarket because nothing was planned and I had to watch all the other people buying heaps (more than me!1) junk in the queue ahead. And I hadnt seen my chooks since this morning ..So Ive logged in here to feel better about life and REMEBER how I want our land to work out. A redeeming grace was that I also bouight eight strawberry plants to go out the back and come tomorrow after I finish my job at the school I work at at lunch I will be back reclaiming myself in my urban backyard!!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Cherry

]]> By: Gingerhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-57995 Ginger Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:13:40 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-57995 Where do you get seed in bulk for your baby lettuce? I've checked out a few resources, but it's always good to comparison shop. Where do you get seed in bulk for your baby lettuce? I've checked out a few resources, but it's always good to comparison shop.

]]> By: Frankhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-57938 Frank Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:45:13 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-57938 I was lucky to find a near by farmers stand with a great guy that let's me trade my ecess produce for his produce that I want. It is a great win/win. Have a Great Day!! Frank I was lucky to find a near by farmers stand with a great guy that let's me trade my ecess produce for his produce that I want. It is a great win/win.
Have a Great Day!!
Frank

]]> By: Loriehttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-57907 Lorie Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:30:28 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-57907 A few years ago I found out that the larger farm stands in our area were actually selling produce that was grown out of the country. I found out through a friend who took a job at a produce wholesaler who supplies them.Next year I will be opening my front porch farm stand. I have been urban farming for a few years. I have finally reached a point where I am able to produce enough food for our family for a year as well as a large surplus.It is amazing to me how many people, when they find out about my food, ask if they can buy some!Thank you for all of the education and inspiration! A few years ago I found out that the larger farm stands in our area were actually selling produce that was grown out of the country. I found out through a friend who took a job at a produce wholesaler who supplies them.

Next year I will be opening my front porch farm stand. I have been urban farming for a few years. I have finally reached a point where I am able to produce enough food for our family for a year as well as a large surplus.

It is amazing to me how many people, when they find out about my food, ask if they can buy some!

Thank you for all of the education and inspiration!

]]> By: Dog Island Farmhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2010/07/23/front-porch-farm-stand/comment-page-1/#comment-57876 Dog Island Farm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:42:48 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=21828#comment-57876 That's great! So far I'm one of the very very few in my city doing any type of urban homesteading. They do have a farmstand ordinance, but it's rather ambiguous. I guess I was just wonder if there were any USDA-type regulations on selling produce to the public. That's great! So far I'm one of the very very few in my city doing any type of urban homesteading. They do have a farmstand ordinance, but it's rather ambiguous. I guess I was just wonder if there were any USDA-type regulations on selling produce to the public.

]]>