Farmers' markets are a traditional way of selling agricultural and home manufactured products. A weekly market day is a part of normal life in villages and town squares throughout the world. A good way for a traveler to sample local foods and learn about local culture is to attend market day. - Source Wikipedia
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Katherine Baril Interviews Susanne Tradewind Farms
Katherine Baril, Jefferson County Extension Faculty Director Community Development & Leadership, Interviews Susanne, Tradewind Farms, opening day of the Port Townsend Farmers Market.
Showers dampen farmers market, but not the spirit
by EVAN CAEL
Peninsula Daily News
PORT TOWNSEND -- Despite blustery wind and falling raindrops, crowds turned out with excitement on the opening day Saturday of the Port Townsend Farmers Market.
Rows of booths selling fresh, locally grown produce, plants, crafts and food lined Tyler Street where it intersects with Lawrence Street to kick off the 2006 season of the Farmers Market, the largest regular outdoor market west of Seattle.
Beginning at 9 a.m., market vendors provided local residents with what they've been anticipating all winter long. (Read More)
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