A Day at the Market

     According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, between 2011 and 2012 the increase in the number of farmers' markets was just a fraction less than 10%.  And supporting that number is the increase from less than 1,800 to nearly 8,000 Farmers' Markets around the country according to the USDA's national directory from their first report in 2004.

 



     And the Saturday farmers' market in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island was no exception.  It opened up a bit later than some, since the producers had to catch a ferry in some case from another nearby island.  But local goods were proudly on display at 10 am at the brickworks.

 

 



     Thirsty Goose Farm had lots of beautiful heirloom tomatoes on sale, along side some kale and other vegetables grown just a few miles away.  And there were some very nice looking oysters available as well, replete with a chart describing each variety.  And if you were looking for a late breakfast or early lunch there were some tasty choices, including a portable pizza oven driven to the market!