Comments on: Time for Farmers’ Markets

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:55:35 +0000

Hope to check out St. Alban’s in Acton this weekend. Thanks for the info.

By: Ken Haigh

Ken Haigh — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:09:40 +0000

There are a number of good farmers’ markets near where I live in the Beaver Valley–Collingwood, Meaford and Owen Sound are all great, and they are getting better every year, but the one I really enjoy is the Keady Market, 16 kms southwest of Owen Sound. The outdoor market is open every Tuesday, May-September, from 7a.m. to 2p.m.. It is a good family outing, especially in the summer when there are up to 250 vendors present selling anything from fresh produce to sausages, home baking to garden plants. There are also three livestock auctions beginning at 9 a.m., so if you were ever thinking of raising backyard chickens or Muscovy ducks…. Check out their web site at http://www.keadylivestock.com.

By: Deb Quaile

Deb Quaile — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:12:49 +0000

We have entered our second year of Market on the Green, St. John’s Anglican Church, Rockwood, whereby we hope to keep growing our local food movement and artisans’ creations. Last year’s Market was once a month and in 2009 the Market runs every two weeks, coordinated with St. Alban’s Anglican, Acton, running on our off weeks. Acton’s first market is June 20, 8am-12noon, Rockwood’s next is June 27, 8am-12noon.
No strawberries yet… but plenty of greens, asparagus, honey, maple syrup, meats and more!

By: zlam

zlam — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:15:08 +0000

Didn’t know Ontario strawberries are already available. They always taste like strawberries. These from USA are big, beautiful, like glossy picture in hi-end magazine. And they taste like chewing a picture.

By: Deborah Serravalle

Deborah Serravalle — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:48:09 +0000

You’ve reminded me of how much I enjoy visiting farmer’s markets. And it’s not just the food; it’s the experience.
As a child I went on a regular basis with my parents. I have fond memories of visiting the Hamilton Farmer’s Market – my dad leap-frogging over parking posts, aisles of produce and hanging chickens with clawed feet,the big, stripped umbrellas and all the people!
As a newly wed I kept up the tradition. But in the past few years, the local market has been replaced by the convenience of the local supermarket.
Of late, I’m getting back to the things that matter and that I love. Eating well and taking the time to choose and enjoy healthy, local produce is a priority again.
Oakville’s Organic Farmer’s Market is setting up this weekend beside the library. I’m looking forward to a visit … and maybe, like Mike, I’ll snag some delicious strawberries.