Kristen, The Harker Heights Farmers Market prides itself on offering the community local produce. However, on occasion when a certain product is not available or in season in the state of Texas we will let vendors sell out of state products. The vendors are mandated to advertise that their produce is from another state to reduce confusion and to not false advertise ourselves. We accept vendors that grow their own produce and those who are part of a co-op. Therefore, it is possible that the new grape tomatoes came from a co-op. I apologize that your produce was not to satisfaction a few days after purchase. I strongly believe that all vendors bring and want to bring quality products to our Market. Old or moldy produce is to no benefit of anyone. I do hope you give us another chance in our 2013 season. In addition, I welcome any suggestions on how we can make our Farmers Market better. Regards, Heather Cox Market Coordinator
Meagan, We appreciate your patience and trust in us as we continue to grow our Market. We started in May 2011 with 4 vendors and have grown to 38 vendors in the 2012 season. We find that to be quite the accomplishment and it is thanks to consumers like you. I do hope you check us out in the 2013 season. Regards, Heather Cox Market Coordinator
Juan, I am sorry to hear that our Farmers Market did not offer enough variety. We are a growing organization and strive to improve ourselves. We do our best to attract area vendors by charging no fee to be a vendor. It is unfortunate, that we have fallen short of your expectations. On behalf of the vendors I would like to apologize if you were treated in an unkind manner or did not receive friendly service. We want to create a relationship between the consumer and grower and customer service is an extremely important factor. I do hope you visit our 2013 Market, so that we may have another chance to give you the products you are looking for. In addition, I welcome any suggestions on how we can make our Farmers Market better. Regards, Heather Cox Market Coordinator
Robin, I am sorry to hear that our Market did not provide you with a wider variety of produce. Most of our vendors are small time farmers and do not grow huge gardens. We are a small community and offer the best we can. We appreciate your opinion. So much so that we have limited the number of hand crafted items in the 2013 season, as it appears that that is something the consumer does not want. We do hope you give us another chance in the 2013 season. Regards, Heather Cox Market Coordinator
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You should try the Belton Market once a month. It is amazing and all of the produce, fruit, and homemade good are amazing! Some of the best cantaloupe I've ever had in my life! The tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and squash I would highly reccomend also. I went for my first time last month. I am definitely going again & this time early and taking more money to stock up. Check it out!