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| What the hell is a Farmer's Market? |
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El Engenheiro
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 Posted: 27 Jul 2006 01:00 PM Post subject: Farmers Market in the Imperial Valley? |
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Since the Imperial Valley is one the states largest agricultural areas, how come there aren’t any farmer’s markets in the area? (if there are I have yet to see them announced). In similar communities farmer’s markets are created in order to revamp the downtown areas and strengthen communities. It is a perfect time for local businesses to put stands, for local bands to play, and for small farm owners to sell smaller quantities.
I wonder as to why the cities around the valley haven’t tried this opportunity. I know the weather can be harsh in the summer but for at least 8 months of the year the weather is perfect for an afternoon stroll. |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 27 Jul 2006 03:39 PM Post subject: |
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There is an annual farmers market in El Centro on Main St., but the problem is it's only once a year.
There should be one at least once a month, preferably once a weekend, and the "farmers" can sell their seasonal crop at this street market. Picture ice cold watermelons during the summer.
Doesn't the valley have a county fruit or vegetable? For example, Oxnard's is the strawberry and they have an annual festival based around the strawberry. I understand that Holtville has a carrot festival with their carrot eating canine, but not everyone likes carrots. |
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El Engenheiro
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Location: SLO
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| Posted: 28 Jul 2006 07:41 AM Post subject: |
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| Everything in the valley seems to be toned down, so I was thinking 2 times a week would be nice. I know in Calexico we need something to change our downtown atmosphere. It would be nice if there was more of a night life here. I know Mexicali is the ultimate, but it can get expensive there too. Farmer's market could be a good way to promote a new lifestyle for Calexico's downtown. I think downtown needs to target the 21-30 age group instead of the 50-up alcoholic group. |
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verbal
Cole
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| Posted: 30 Jul 2006 03:24 PM Post subject: |
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Are you guys proposing something similar to what Palm Springs does every Thursday night?
While it sounds like a great idea, I don't think that the Valley is cultured (socially & economically) enough for this idea to prosper. Though, if it's done every 6 weeks and then gradually eased in, I can see how it might have a chance. |
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elchrist
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| verbal wrote: | | Are you guys proposing something similar to what Palm Springs does every Thursday night? |
I've never been to the one in Palm Springs, but that's probably the idea.
There are farmers markets all over California: Venice, Santa Monica are just a few. I'm not aware of one in San Diego.
| verbal wrote: | | While it sounds like a great idea, I don't think that the Valley is cultured (socially & economically) enough for this idea to prosper. Though, if it's done every 6 weeks and then gradually eased in, I can see how it might have a chance. |
Weekly or bi-weekly probably is too frequent, so a monthly one could work. Every six weeks would through people off as they'd have to keep track of it, but let's say on the first of the month or first Saturday/Sunday of the month would be more fixed.
How about we start one by grouping up the fileros who bring home produce from the fields? We can setup shop at one of the local Calexico parks. |
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El Engenheiro
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| Posted: 04 Aug 2006 08:03 AM Post subject: |
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| verbal wrote: | | How about we start one by grouping up the fileros who bring home produce from the fields? We can setup shop at one of the local Calexico parks. |
Is the home produce legally theirs? or did the company not know about it? Because if they are allowed to make additional profit from it I think this is a great idea. I think the park near the border is a pretty good location since it is at the entrance of the border close to where the field workers tend to cross, and at a very close location to downtown. This way, if local stores want to come and sell stuff too it wouldn't be far. |
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elchrist
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| El Engenheiro wrote: | | verbal wrote: | | How about we start one by grouping up the fileros who bring home produce from the fields? We can setup shop at one of the local Calexico parks. |
Is the home produce legally theirs? or did the company not know about it? Because if they are allowed to make additional profit from it I think this is a great idea. |
I have no clue if the field workers are allowed to legally take some produce home with them for free. I really doubt it as the farm owner would most likely never allow it. In other words, I think it's stolen.
The workers usually try and sell most of their take aways to get extra money for their families, caguamas or whatever.
| El Engenheiro wrote: | | I think the park near the border is a pretty good location since it is at the entrance of the border close to where the field workers tend to cross, and at a very close location to downtown. This way, if local stores want to come and sell stuff too it wouldn't be far. |
I was only kidding about this, but it actually is a possibility. |
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Cole
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| elchrist wrote: | | I've never been to the one in Palm Springs, but that's probably the idea. |
I think you would like the Palm Springs idea. It's a simple concept.
They close their strip down which runs about 5-7 blocks in the downtown area. Then merchants from the region bring some thing to sell. This includes the following:
1. Organic produce
2. Stands from local eateries
3. Native American artifacts (handmade stuff)
4. Artist paintings
5. Temporary tatoos (I forgot the special name they use)
6. Kettle Corn, and other Fairground stuff
7. Masseuse
8. Blown Glass designs
9. Frames
10. and some random stuff like a magician or a some weird guy telling you that if you don't subscribe to their faith then you will burn in hell. |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 04 Aug 2006 10:00 AM Post subject: |
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| verbal wrote: | | elchrist wrote: | | I've never been to the one in Palm Springs, but that's probably the idea. |
I think you would like the Palm Springs idea. It's a simple concept.
They close their strip down which runs about 5-7 blocks in the downtown area. Then merchants from the region bring some thing to sell. This includes the following:
1. Organic produce
2. Stands from local eateries
3. Native American artifacts (handmade stuff)
4. Artist paintings
5. Temporary tatoos (I forgot the special name they use)
6. Kettle Corn, and other Fairground stuff
7. Masseuse
8. Blown Glass designs
9. Frames
10. and some random stuff like a magician or a some weird guy telling you that if you don't subscribe to their faith then you will burn in hell. |
5 = Henna tattoos
Typical stuff, although now update this list to include items that would actual be found at the Imperial Valley Farmers Market. |
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