Saturday, April 18, 2020

2020 Market Starts Tomorrow

I'm so excited about the market starting tomorrow!  I can't wait for fresh produce and I'm excited about getting some new plants as well, especially flowers to brighten up my deck.  Our wonderful vendor, Ochoa Produce, has passed the market to the owner's daughter's family, although Hilo will still be there on Sundays helping out.

I was afraid it wouldn't happen because of the COVID-19 restrictions but I've been working with Franco Produce and I think we have a plan in place that will keep everyone safe and not risk violating the requirements put in place by VDACS.  Please look for signs indicating the new rules and if you have one, please wear a mask.  Even if it's just a bandanna it will help stop the spread of infection.

As a result of the changes, Franco Produce is offering pre-orders!  Please see their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FranceProduceFamily to learn how you can order your produce ahead of time.  There's also a designated area where you can pick up your pre-order without leaving your vehicle, please look for signs.  It's especially helpful if you print your name on a sheet of paper and hold it up so that your order can be brought to your car.

Please note there can only be ten people gathered in the market area to stay within the guidelines, so please wait in your car until the last customer finishes shopping and we ask that family groups be less than five people.   I really appreciate everyone being willing to follow the necessary rules so that our market doesn't get closed down!

I also have great news, we're going to have a new vendor next week!  Mountain Meadow Farms will be joining us with bath products, bread, beef, and pork for sale.  Watch here for more information, I'm looking forward to trying Mountain Meadow Farm's products.