The weather has cooled off and there is no better time than the present to head down to Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market and enjoy the fruits of early fall! Here is a pictorial list of some of the wonderful items you will find this week at Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market:
Bartlett Pears from Stony Ridge Farm by llc
Green Beans & Purple Beans from Juniper Hill Farm by llc
Fresh Local Peaches!!! by llc
Okra - From Several Market Vendors by llc
Melons and More from Avery's Produce and Hoyland Farms by llc
Peppers, Peppers and More Peppers from several different vendors... but be careful, the summer heat has made even the mild Padrone Peppers taste more like Jalapenos! by llc
Unbelievable Organically Grown Mums from Vinland Valley Nursery by llc
Local Honey from Blossom Trail Bee Ranch and Stony Ridge Farm by llc
Iwig Dairy Ice Cream - Locally Made, Delicious and Available at Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market by llc
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Pulled Pork Sandwich from Mister Bacon BBQ by llc
L.A. Fahy will be on hand to entertain everyone with his eclectic selection of acoustical music and representatives from Lawrence’s Take Charge Challenge will be wandering the market area promoting energy efficiency and handing out helpful tips to market goers.
Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm through October. It is located in the back parking lot of Cottin’s Hardware & Rental, 1832 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence. Come on down and enjoy the fun!
Comments
kbritt (Karrey Britt) says…
Everything looks delicious! Thanks for letting everyone know what's in season!
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
Everything does look delicious, especially those peaches. WOW!!
However, I am concerned about the weekly stories and pictures that appear in this section, amount to what may be seen as "Free advertising" and alot of it for this farmers market. Once in a while it may sound like news, but every week it looks alot like free advertising.
llc (Linda Cottin) says…
consumer1... this is a good question to bring up and a discussion that should be had. I do write these weekly articles about the Farmers Market on Wellcommons to "advertise" the market - which is at its base, a capitalistic venture - But the fact is clear, if more people eat more fresh produce we will be a healthier society, in many ways. Furthermore, the more dollars we spend with local farmers, the more local farmers we will have and the more fresh nutritious local produce we will have. Is it wrong to advertise something that will help the health of us and our community on this blog site or should we only talk about things that do not involve the transfer of monetary goods from one entity to another? How do others feel about this? Am I providing a community service by writing these weekly posts or am I abusing the site by garnering free advertising for the market vendors?
Cai (anonymous) replies…
in my opinion, it's not an abuse of the site. You *ARE* covering the market, with pictures and things, and advertising that it exists, but you don't prefer one vendor over another, and you don't list prices or anything. I don't pay a lot of attention, but the articles I've seen (all for the Farmer's Market) I think are a great service. :)
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
llc, I don't really have a problem with the market, because you are not blatently advertising your personal for profit business. True people come to the business for the market and I am sure that garner's some increased business at your store. But, I also see the good community service you are providing. Your store has been a locally owned asset in Lawrence for decades and I promote more owner operaters. I don't see any ill intent with your stories. Please continue to offer this tasty opportunity for us all.
Consumer1