Imagine. If everyone in the Sullivan Catskills spent $10 at the farmers market this summer. Over $360,000 would go back into our economy. Plus, you’d enjoy the freshest, tastiest food – 97% agree. What’s your reason to spend $10? Find yours below, then pledge here to get a free gift.
If you see produce that’s a few cents more at the farmers market, it’s worth it. In fact, nearly 3 out of 4 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Market shoppers agree or strongly agree: “I get a good value for my money.” The next 9 reasons highlight why farmers market food is the best food you can buy.
SOURCE: 398 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets shoppers surveyed in 2016.
SOURCE: https://nfu.org/farmers-share/
SOURCE: 398 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets shoppers surveyed in 2016.
SOURCE: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/7_benefits_of_eating_local_foods
For Joan, a regular shopper at the Rock Hill Farmers Market, freshness is important:
“I like knowing my food didn’t go on a truck and travel 1,000 miles and sit in the back of a store before getting to me.”
Imagine. If all 77,000+ Sullivan County residents spent $10 just once this summer, that would send over $360,000 back into our Catskills economy.
SOURCE: http://www.civiceconomics.com/indie-impact.html
SOURCE (2010 Census): https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sullivancountynewyork/PST045216
Farmers markets are more than places to buy food. It’s a chance to enjoy a vibrant social scene, connect with neighbors (including farmers), and learn about what’s going on in the community. A regular shopper at the Barryville Farmers Market praised the area with Adirondack chairs and an umbrella:
“The Barryville Farmers Market has a nice area to sit and chat with neighbors – it’s a real civic space.”
SOURCE: 398 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets shoppers surveyed in 2016.
“It’s hard to eat healthy! I work nights and typically get food from the drive thru on the way home because I’m pretty tired.”
Last June, Greg stopped by the Monticello Farmers Market for the first time.
“I think it’s awesome. I’m excited to bring home these carrots to my daughter – carrots are her favorite. I will be back.”
SOURCE: 398 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets shoppers surveyed in 2016.
SOURCE: https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/industry/04circs/Art5BsaleofmeatCIR914.pdf
“Shopping at the market has changed the way our family, and every other family we know, eats and thinks about food.”
When food is locally grown, the farmer is known – and that’s a good thing! Farmers love sharing recipes, prep tips, and facts about what they grow. Ask them anything and you’ll see why 9 out of 10 shoppers agree that meeting farmers is a special part of the farmers market experience.
SOURCE: 398 Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets shoppers surveyed in 2016.