August 12th, 2012
Boulder, Farmers’ Market, Colorado, Celebrating 25 Years
“In times past, markets were the centers of towns and villages, the place people gathered to buy or barter goods and services and to catch up on village news.”
In some ways that is true today, as the resurgence of farmers markets are taking towns by storm.
Local agriculture and family farms are an important part of our past, present, and future.
It had been 2 years since I stopped in Boulder. This city is one of the healthiest and fittest in the country.
The scenery is gorgeous; the Flat Irons on the background, watching over Boulder.
The Farmers’ Market in Boulder is one that is supported by the community and visitors. It is huge. 150 vendors. The Market is located at 13th St., between Arapahoe and Canyon; next to Central Park in Downtown Boulder. Website? http://www.boulderfarmers.org
It began in 1987, and it is a Colorado non-profit corporation, established to provide an outlet for local agricultural producers to sell their products directly to the public.
The producers participating in the Market range from professional farmers, to week-end growers with small acreage, backyard gardeners and hobbysts.
Local food establishments, musicians, and monthly art shows are selected to appear at the Market.
Some of the produce has been grown conventionally; all certified organic has been certified as organic by the state of Colorado.
When it comes to food, Boulder is very progressive. The Market offers so many gluten free products; the food establishments do so, as well.
It was so funny, when we stopped at Boulder Granola I thought I would get some gluten free granola. I was telling the lady that I was from Delaware. She asked, Rehoboth Beach? She grew up in Rehoboth and even went to school there. Her name was Anne. Small world.
Strolling through the market with my friend, Cindi….buying wine, cheese, and taking it all in.
Talk to you later….
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