Reviews for: Alcona County Farmers' Market

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Ellen S. (Aug 29, 2009)
I lived in Alcona for many years and loved it. My job was in Iosco County so moved closer to my job. I have family in Alcona and try to support the county activities when-ever I can. The Alcona County Farmers' Market has a wonderful fruit and veggie selection. The prices are fair and their presentation of their products are very good. So many friendly people and a pleasure to shop there.
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Katy Lister (Aug 28, 2009)
Love the people and the fresh products. Thank you! We need more of this type of thing in Alcona County!
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Bryan L. (Aug 27, 2009)
I like to buy locally, support the local economy. I enjoy the social aspect, too.
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Tina P. (Aug 27, 2009)
My very good friends live there and I've come to love the markets as well as the fine people that populate the community. I'm all for supporting Michigan Farmers and the markets that sell their products!
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Lisa S. (Aug 27, 2009)
Fresh-Organic-THE BEST produce I have ever seen. Friendly vendors/farmers who really have your best health in mind. I am there Wednesdays and Saturdays and always have my hands filled with the amazing veggies, herbs and goods.
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Annmarie S. (Aug 26, 2009)
It is a healthy chose and supports the community at the same time. win, win situation.
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James S. (Aug 26, 2009)
The market has GREAT produce and products. The market promotes physical and financial health for Alcona County. Many thanks to all the vendors and volunteers who make it such a success. It's fantastic!
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Darlene H. (Aug 26, 2009)
I love getting our produce from local farmers, they are so fresh. I also enjoy supporting these hard working people.
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Joell K. (Aug 26, 2009)
Getting fresh quality goods and supporting the local economy are positive reasons why I support Alcona Copunty Farmer's Market.
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Kim G. (Aug 23, 2009)
A wide variety of products, baked goods, and produce, master gardeners on hand , good prices
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Leon B. (Aug 23, 2009)
Backing local farmers and local economy just makes sense. I come from a long line of farmers, produce harvesters in Alcona and Iosco Counties. I'm just sorry to say that I had to leave the Alcona area before some of my favorite crops came in
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Jon W. (Aug 20, 2009)
Supporting the farmers' market greatly supports the local economy and provide fresh produce to area citizens.
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Wilhelmina L. (Aug 19, 2009)
The quality of the produce and items offered is amazing! The notice sent out each week, listing the available items, is extremely well written and makes me eager to go and participate. Supporting local farms is crucial to the economy. Alcona County Farm Market is a treasure!
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JOANNE S. (Aug 19, 2009)
THE MOST FRIENDLY GROUP OF FARMERS AND STAFF ANYONE COULD WISH FOR, AND THE BEST TASTING PRODUCE. YOU CAN SPECIAL ORDER. THERE ARE RECIPES AVAILABLE. AND MORE THAN PRODUCE, BROADWOODS CAT NIP MAKES A CAT A KITTEN AGAIN! I STILL MISS CATHY AND DONNY... GET WELL SOON!
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Deanna F. (Aug 19, 2009)
I love buying product fresh from local farmers. The produce is better than what I see at local grocery stores and I know it is fresher. I see new products and the farmers are willing to share with me how to cook the product and recipes for using the product.
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Nanci T. (Aug 19, 2009)
I like the locally grown produce and flowers. I like supporting the local economy. I have grown to expect certain vendors be present. I plan menus around the produce that I purchase. The vendors demonstrate tremendous pride in their offerings.
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John A. (Aug 19, 2009)
I support the concept of self-sufficiency and this Market encourages that along with an emphasis on organic, safe foods with a minimum of additives.
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Maggie B. (Aug 18, 2009)
Because it supports our local farmers and provides the best home grown vegetables, fruits, meats in the area. I don't want to by anymore garlic brought in from China. I love the family farms in the area. They are what makes this area so wonderful throughout the year.
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Mary P. (Aug 15, 2009)
Since all produce is locally grown, you know exactly where your food came from. Vendors are very friendly and willing to share their tips on growing and using their products. Other products sold at the market (baked goods, flowers, lotions, bird houses, wood products), are made locally and add to the diversity of the market.
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Sue L. (Aug 15, 2009)
Alcona is an impoverished county. Today's economy has added to the number of unemployed. The farmer's market is giving locals a chance to buy and sell locally grown produce which not only gives its residents an opportunity to buy produce that is fresh but puts $$$ back into the local economy.
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Becky B. (Aug 14, 2009)
The produce is all grown locally and is so fresh.The vendors are all so knowledgable and willing to share their wisdom. The whole market has a super friendly feel.Love the e-mails.
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Ida M. (Aug 13, 2009)
A great place to shop for veggies and other goodies. It is conveniently located with plenty of parking space. The vendors are friendly and helpful.
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Larry S. (Aug 13, 2009)
The produce, meat, and eggs are fresh. One learns a lot from the vendors and email news that one wouldn't know otherwise about safe & healthy foods.
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Walter M. (Aug 13, 2009)
All the produce and meats are locally grown - IN ALCONA COUNTY! Products for sale at the market are made in Alcona County. This market truly is a "local" Farmer's Market.
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Bethany S. (Aug 13, 2009)
Healthy, fresh food from friendly local growers; a shopping trip that more an adventure than a chore. Love it!
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Carol W. (Aug 12, 2009)
We support food grown close to home - the market provides us with meat, veggies, fruit, breads, eggs and other products made in Alcona County - we love the opportunity to shop with our local farmers and get really good food.
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Margaret K. (Aug 12, 2009)
We love the fresh veggies and fruit. The trout are marvelous. If you see a veggie you haven't seen before our farmers will tell you about it and even give you suggestions on how to cook it!
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Peg B. (Aug 12, 2009)
Good healthy produce from local farmers, not shipped in from away. This is an idea that we've needed for a long time!
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Barbara P. (Aug 12, 2009)
Fresh, fresh, fresh. All vendors are friendly and helpful with cooking tips, planting tips and availability of produce. Great variety to choose from.
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Lonell R. (Aug 12, 2009)
All the farmers are very helpful in providing what we ask for and giving us ideas on how to cook better.
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brenda L. (Aug 12, 2009)
Our Farmers market is dedicated to community and the vibrint health of our citizen-friends.
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Janet R. (Aug 12, 2009)
This Farmers' Market truly is a group of very dedicated growers supplying their local community with the freshest, most wonderful produce, meats, fish, and baked goods available. It's become a regular shopping stop for me twice a week.
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Jamie Lynn Clark (Aug 12, 2009)
I love this local farmer's market in Harrisville, MI. There is such a variety of produce and natural made products available two days each week during the summer and fall.
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Jane K. (Aug 12, 2009)
local hard working growers display a variety of fresh, quality products and wares.
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Mary G. (Aug 12, 2009)
Great variety of produce & other products, very friendly & well informed "vendors." I love being able to buy local vegetables/fruits & not those coming from Chile, Mexico, or even somewhere else in the US.
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Dirk V. (Aug 11, 2009)
The best place to buy local produce and baked goods all in one place in Alcona County. We shop there twice a week whenever we are in town!
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Katherine E. (Aug 11, 2009)
We love the ACFM because of the local farmers who sell there. They are warm, enthusiastic boosters of the area, and their crops and products. No matter how busy they are, they take the time to educate us on their techniques, triumphs and challenges. Some are so engaged that they remember to ask "how did you like those [snap peas, heirloom tomatoes, eggs] last week?" or "what did you end up doing with the berries you bought on Saturday?" How can you beat that? The market is relatively new, but the hard work of the farmers and organizers has made it a booming success!
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Lois C. (Aug 11, 2009)
Great local food sold by the folks who grow it. Makes us healthier eaters and helps our food producers to make a living.
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Stanley D. (Aug 11, 2009)
Great community products and the very freshest of farm crops. Plus lot's of fun meeting our local growers and neighbors!
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Robin S. (Aug 11, 2009)
I love all the fresh veggies and products available that are grown/raised naturally without pesticides! I love supporting our farmers!
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Diana Z. (Aug 11, 2009)
The products are all from Alcona County, and there is something new every week. The produce is always fresh, there are many good products, and the grass-fed beef, pastured pork and free-range eggs are all local. The vendors are all willing to answer your questions.
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Nancy M. (Aug 11, 2009)
It is all LOCAL products - nothing shipped in and we have the best produce and friendliest vendors!!
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Barbara K. (Aug 11, 2009)
There is always a variety of local produce and products - always fresh and well priced. I receive e-mail updates on what to look for in upcoming weeks - that's nice!
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Rebecca C. (Aug 11, 2009)
I want to support the local growers and appreciate being able to get Good Stuff!
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Lynn P. (Aug 11, 2009)
I live in Ill. and summer in Harrisville. There's no where as grand as Harrisville and it's friendly, helpful, informative lake and farming community.
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Tim W. (Aug 11, 2009)
We don't live close enough to visit the market except just once a year but we really do enjoy the fresh fruits and vegetables when we are there! The reason we support this is it is a good for the local economy and it continues to bring the community closer together! We hope the market continues to grow and that it will be there for many years to come!!
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WALLIS H. (Aug 11, 2009)
because my friends live in Harrisville, Michigan and this is a nice farmers market
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Linda N. (Aug 11, 2009)
I LOVE this market because the farmers show, rain or shine, and their produce and knowledge is unbeatable!
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Billie T. (Aug 10, 2009)
Our market is in the second year. This market is really getting a great following, even on rainy days.
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Bonnie W. (Aug 10, 2009)
Because it is a well-organizaed farm market that sells only Alcona grown produce and products.
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