Best of the Farmer's Markets

heya - Joel from WellPreserved here, thanks for sending the link to yummyformytummy.... the direct link is here in case you cant find = http://wellpreserved.ca/2009/08/16/a-sad-day-at-the-market/

The Sosnickis will have about 100 pounds a week of hothouse heirlooms - they are close to field in that the greenhouses are open air and treated with all of the respect of the field ones. Those from the field this year may be sprayed a heck of a lot considering the summer we have had. I had heard from another farmer that cukes were also rare this year. It has been a tough year for many.

To put the 100 pounds in perspective, they would typically sell about 600 pounds of week of heirlooms (and 400 pounds of other). if you want them, get there early.

As yummy says, support your local farmers - the Sosnickis have many other crops (we have listed the 5 markets they attend in the article) as do so many of the great farmers supplying our markets.

Support them all you can - and let them know you appreciate them for it!

Joel

wellpreserved in Ontario (including Toronto)