By: Somer Cochran
(Jun 2, 2008)
I've been visiting the Farmer's Market in downtown Ocean Springs since moving to the area in November of 2007. I'm disappointed in the variety of produce that is offered and also the lack of organic produce that is sold. I keep going back in the hopes that with each passing week, that things have gotten better. I'm just not seeing it. Our area is seriously lacking in the availability to buy from local organic farmers. With gas prices sky rocketing daily, I don't have the money to drive around southern Mississippi and Alabama looking for great produce.
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I'm really disappointed that our area, once again, has fallen short in comparison to other states where organic produce is readily available.
My husband and I enjoy visiting the farmer's market here and we will continue to go for the organic blueberries and fresh bread.......
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This market wasn't as big in 2008 compared to the size in the previous years. We're guessing that the price of gasoline in order to raise their crops might be a factor. Luckily, we live in Ocean Springs so it wasn't a waste of gas at all. Too bad people base the farmer's market on size. It's not Wal-Mart for crying out loud. Though not a huge function, there is always a very nice variety of fresh fruits, ripe vegetables, and beautiful plants. There are also hand made soaps and crafts. The people working there are always friendly and willing to answer your questions (my son loves the free samples!). My family will still go every year as much as we can to buy from our local farmers. They need all the support they can get in order to thrive! Where else are you going to get great quality fruits and veggies anyway? We give it 5 stars!