Comments on: Local growers say too many Bay Area farmers’ markets actually hurts business (VIDEO)

By: Growing farmers markets produce too much of a good thing | Way Out West News

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:59:36 +0000

[...] The growth in farmers markets are, paradoxically, having a negative impact on small, local farms. The increasing number of small markets makes it harder for farmers to reach a sustainable number of customers. They’re pushed to spend more time attending more markets for the same return. [Watch more - Peninsula Press] [...]

By: Eat the Week: Guy Fieri’s Yellow Lamborghini Stolen, Charles Chocolates Goes Under, New Cowgirl Creamery Cheese, and Aziza in FiDi » Poor Taste San Francisco

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:43 +0000

[...] More farmers’ markets equals more money for small farmers, yes? This video dispels the myth, showing that due to the influx of markets in the area, local farmers now need to [...]

By: The promised farmers’ market video is on Peninsula Press | Kwill

The promised farmers’ market video is on Peninsula Press | Kwill — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:07:35 +0000

[...] Local growers say too many Bay Area famers’ markets actually hurts business (VIDEO) [...]

By: Ian Hall

Ian Hall — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:18:30 +0000

Yes I agree with the assessment that we are reaching a saturation point. Me and my fellow marketers at the Napa Farmers Market have noticed a steady decline of attendees over the last three years and we will be adding a new market to attend this year to make up the difference. Still so happy to be what we are doing!