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There are currently five weekly Farmers’ Markets in town. Does Lawrence need more?
Asked at Farmers' Market, Sixth and Wakarusa streets on August 20, 2010
“I think that we have an adequate amount.”
“Yes, to support all the local growers.”
“With the five that it has, and considering the population, that should be plenty.”
“No, I think they need a permanent Farmers’ Market, not year-round, but one that meets every day during the season.”
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Comments
RoeDapple 2 years, 9 months ago
The sun must rise a lot earlier in Lawrence than where I live for the sky to be so bright there already.
Andini 2 years, 9 months ago
Maybe that's just the flash from the camera?
RoeDapple 2 years, 9 months ago
Loren must have anticipated it . . .
kernal 2 years, 9 months ago
Especially when you consider the market at 6th & Wakarusa is on Thursdays beginning at 4:00 or 4:30pm.
none2 2 years, 9 months ago
The only time long hair on a guy (ponytail or not) looks really bizarre is when there is male pattern baldness. Take for instance Ben Franklin. He should have had a makeover.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 9 months ago
Eat me, Angela Lansbury.
CWGOKU 2 years, 9 months ago
I don't care, I get my fresh vegetables from a ketchup bottle.
Boston_Corbett 2 years, 9 months ago
Which of his two professions does Kevin prefer? Professional Fruit OR Vegetable Grower
kernal 2 years, 9 months ago
Who cares! Those peaches and corn he was selling a couple of weeks ago were really good.
1029 2 years, 9 months ago
They need to shut down all farmers' markets. All they do is take away business from the established grocery stores that have been here for years. Unlike the we'll-only-be-open-during-the-warm-months farmers' markets, these stores don't shut down during the winter. They're here for the people of Lawrence all year round, even in the wintertime long after the farmers have abandoned us.
kernal 2 years, 9 months ago
So you're thinking we may need to plan a benefit for Krogers?
CWGOKU 2 years, 9 months ago
Hey, Andini, does anyone like Farmer's Markets?
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 9 months ago
I just found out who the hell Josiah Miller was.
156 years ago this month Josiah came to Lawrence, KS to start the "Kansas Free State" newspaper, the most conservative and most influential of the first territorial papers. The newspaper was destroyed when Lawrence was sacked, he was taken prisoner, and tried for treason against the state of South Carolina. When he returned he was a Douglas County Judge, Postmaster, and served in the legislature. He is attributed with coining the State motto "Ad astra, per aspera." This is why Free State Brewery has the Josiah Miller IPA now on tap.
Ronaldo Ignacio, citizen journalist, esq.
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CWGOKU 2 years, 9 months ago
Hey Jack, ain't you a busker?
snap_pop_no_crackle 2 years, 9 months ago
It appears that donuts got disappeareded......
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 9 months ago
Coolest loudest lightning and thunder! Enjoying the show from the porch.
schula 2 years, 9 months ago
Ret -- I was out on my balcony with my cat when the big thunder boomed. He made a beeline for the door. I couldn't get it open fast enough for him.
blindrabbit 2 years, 9 months ago
I'd like to see more rural farm stands. It seems to me that local produce at the local Farmer's Market's is inordinately expensive. I'm familiar with those in New Jersey (yes, The Garden State) and California where you feel like you are getting a deal. Here, it seems like the producers "set" a "fixed" price on items that does not reflect value. All of this betrays the rural, farming nature of this area. Also, maybe more pick-your-own.
psycho_theclown 2 years, 9 months ago
Five farmers markets? Does this include the one with the freshest meat in town? It may be a bit more expensive than the rest, but the human society always has plenty to choose from.
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