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farmers only worry during the growing season, but townspeople worry all the time. – e. w. howe

Posted on June 1, 2015 by beth

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our opinions become fixed at the point where we stop thinking.
– ernest renan

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Paul on June 1, 2015 at 6:04 am said:

No truer words were ever spoken Beth. Thank You.

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 6:51 am said:
  
  My pleasure –
  
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  - Paul on June 1, 2015 at 8:38 am said:
    
    As an aside Beth, I have a new guest post over at Cordelia’s Mom’s http://cordeliasmomstill.com/2015/06/01/elizabeth-and-ute-guest-post-by-paul-curran/ I would be honored if you had time to drop by for a read. Thank You
    
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    - ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 11:48 am said:
      
      thanks, paul. i’ll check it out )
      
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Jim McKeever on June 1, 2015 at 6:05 am said:

Grumpus under the rug! The second letter writer is perfect for a Monday morning! 🙂

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 6:51 am said:
  
  Yes )
  
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Chatter Master on June 1, 2015 at 6:23 am said:

Hhhhmmmmmmm……people. What can you say to some people while you’re trying to pull your jaw back up from the floor?

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 6:50 am said:
  
  Not much —
  
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1jaded1 on June 1, 2015 at 6:37 am said:

Wow. What CM said except I picked mine up. There is nothing better than yummy produce that hasn’t been sitting on Kroger’s shelf for days. Also, does the second person think Kroger produce comes from air? Ignoramus.

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 6:49 am said:
  
  It makes you wonder –
  
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Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on June 1, 2015 at 8:17 am said:

Yes!!!!

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 11:47 am said:
  
  yep!
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! on June 1, 2015 at 8:33 am said:

Where does the writer the produce at Kroger’s comes from and fresher by days too? 😛 😛 😛

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 11:48 am said:
  
  exactly!
  
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  - Let's CUT the Crap! on June 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm said:
    
    😀 😀 😀 I see you understood although I forgot the verb. Sheesh. When these fingers do their walking, I don’t know what gibberish they’ll spew!
    
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    - ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 4:24 pm said:
      
      of course! i teach the kinders so i can read/translate most anything )
      
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      - Let's CUT the Crap! on June 2, 2015 at 7:24 am said:
        
        😀 😀 😀 Yes, you c.a.n.!
        
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JunkChuck on June 1, 2015 at 1:40 pm said:

My town actually had a similar debate–a majority of the community wanted a downtown farmers market at an area that had been built to accommodate such activities, but a nearby funeral home owner said that possibility of a farmers’ market (3 hours per week) would be a hardship because it didn’t set the right tone for his business. The farmers market moved to a space outside of town, which requires driving to reach, rather than in the heart of a downtown that benefits form and sustains foot traffic.
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-borough-farmers-market-plan-voted-down,19643479/

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 4:25 pm said:
  
  wow – and thanks for sharing this link –
  
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reocochran on June 1, 2015 at 7:59 pm said:

I love Farmer’s Markets over grocery stores, Beth. This is a funny little piece you found and it looks old! I went downtown on Saturday and bought a few cookies and strawberries. Veggies were rather scarce, so far. Smiles!
Our local farmer’s market days are on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I love that I can just walk to these events.

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- ksbeth on June 1, 2015 at 9:10 pm said:
  
  Me too, robin. It’s actually recent, just the tone of the photo makes the paper look old, I think. Given the choice, I would always buy from the farm market )
  
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Patty B on June 2, 2015 at 8:02 am said:

I am thankful that our area has 3 farmers market and a produce stand in the city that has been here for at least 30 yrs. Then we have an even bigger farmers market about 20minutes away. I would rather spend a little extra to help our local growers then to help the large coporate farms that are taking over. Something I have learned over the years there will always be grumpy people who want to spoil things for everyone.

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- ksbeth on June 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:
  
  That’s so great, and I agree about the grump factor –
  
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Lorna's Voice on June 2, 2015 at 11:31 am said:

I suppose you would never appreciate the light without the darkness… What a grumpy Gus!

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- ksbeth on June 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:
  
  I agree !
  
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mrsugarbears on June 2, 2015 at 4:21 pm said:

Going to the Farmer’s market is one of my favorite things to do! Our farmer’s market is located behind our local food Co-op. It’s fun to meet up for breakfast with friends afterwards. I’ve never planned a meet-up with friends at a chain grocery store. They build community amongst so many other positive things. The food is soooo much better, too!

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- ksbeth on June 2, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  I agree with all if that and love farmer’s markets too $
  
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markbialczak on June 2, 2015 at 8:59 pm said:

Six of one opinion, half a dozen of another, Beth. So funny.

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- ksbeth on June 2, 2015 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  true, mark )
  
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pobept on June 8, 2015 at 1:05 am said:

Sad to know that e.w. howe is so miss informed about farmers and his food source.
a farmer begins planing and allocating assets for next years crop about the first hour after this years seed is planted.
Pobept

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- ksbeth on June 8, 2015 at 5:55 am said:
  
  it is sad for him –
  
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