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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Gary R. (Aug 27, 2009)
Great selection of organic and local produce, fruits and baked goods. The market has been in continuous operation since 1753
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I agree, this farmers' market holds great history--known and unknown--though am unimpressed with the selection of produce, particularly produce grown locally (traditionally considered under 100 miles). As of yet, I've only talked to 2-3 produce vendors who fit within this local circumference. The other farms present, though enthusiastic, are from far south as South Carolina. Many vendors are actually middle men sellers of produce that isn't indigenous to the area. (I've actually seen avocados sold there in the winter!).
This market has great potential and I would love to see it focus more on locally grown produce, reach out to the low-income populations of Old Town and greater Alexandria (maybe they could accept Food Stamps-SNAP, WIC and/or Senior Farmers MarketNutrition Program). There are many resources to support this shift within the area and it should be the City's responsibility to progress this market towards this change.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Susan E. (Aug 9, 2009)
All living things have energy. It is so wonderful to experience food that still holds the vital energy of being freshly picked. It truly is different than waking into a grocery where much of the produce traveled hundreds to thousands of miles, and was harvested who knows how long ago.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Dianne S. (Jul 17, 2009)
It's a wonderful way to meet my neighbors and buy LOCAL! I'm working to reduce my carbon footprint by trying to buy all my produce and meats from local farmers, meaning those who farm less than 100 miles from Alexandria, VA.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Karen S. (Jun 22, 2009)
I have been going to the Alexandria Farmers Market for 10 years. I love all the fresh produce and everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly! I have been to many Farmers markets and this one is the BEST!!!!!
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Catherine M. (Jun 21, 2009)
That farmer's market is a wonderful tradition and has a great small town flavor to it - not to mention the wonderful flowers, fruits, vegetables. If you visit the Alex. farmer's market you will see the joy that it brings the people that visit it.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Ruth L. (Jun 21, 2009)
This market has beautiful flowers, wonderful artwork, excellent fruits and vegetables and a fun and friendly feeling.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Kristin S. (Jun 21, 2009)
Situated on the City Hall Plaza, this market is a combination of great food and great people. Everyone who works the stands take the time to talk with you, answer any questions, and even get to know you. Last fall, during the election season, it was empowering to see the campaigning -- I felt like this is what community is suppose to be.
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Care2 Review: We love this market!
By: Eleanor Q. (Jun 20, 2009)
Great choices. Easy parking. Fun to meet friends for breakfast in one of several nearby restaurants.
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