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Farmer’s Market season is here, will it be online only?

By Sandy C.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 13: A customer shops for nectarines at a farmers market on June 13, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The U.S. Senate has started to debate the new five-year, half trillion dollar farm and food bill that will rewrite the federal policy that outlines how American farmers are protected from financial and natural disasters. California, ranked first in the nation for specialty crops exports, is seeking continued support of specialty crops, pest management, marketing assistance and agricultural research and State lawmakers have addressed a letter to the House Committee on Agriculture asking for programs to continue. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 13: A customer shops for nectarines at a farmers market on June 13, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The U.S. Senate has started to debate the new five-year, half trillion dollar farm and food bill that will rewrite the federal policy that outlines how American farmers are protected from financial and natural disasters. California, ranked first in the nation for specialty crops exports, is seeking continued support of specialty crops, pest management, marketing assistance and agricultural research and State lawmakers have addressed a letter to the House Committee on Agriculture asking for programs to continue. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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The season many look forward to is here, it’s time for the Farmer’s Market! But will COVID-19 ruin our plans or will the fresh produce sale go online?

Many foodies look forward to their annual Farmer’s Market! It’s their chance to mingle with local residents and purchase fresh produce from small farms. It’s a great opportunity for supporting small businesses and farmers in our area.

It’s true that fruit and vegetables at the market may be on the pricey side at the Farmer’s Market, but it’s all for a great cause! Not to mention, you get delicious and organic food in return. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never had a more juicy and delicious peach than the ones I pick out at the Farmer’s Market.

With the world still getting through the COVID-19 pandemic, though, what does this mean for our local market? Well, it all depends on your area.

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There’s a small Farmer’s Market that takes place just across the street from me and it has been operating regularly for the past two weeks. Distancing and masks are encouraged (but not required or enforced).

Now, I haven’t personally gone down to the market to check it out, and I don’t plan to. It’s just not worth the risk. Trust me, I’m bummed! My family and I look forward to the market each year. But it’s nothing to sacrifice our health for.

I’m frankly a little surprised it’s even allowed. A much bigger Farmer’s Market in my area, however, is only operating online. You can order online and pick up the food curbside. It’s not nearly the same experience, but it’s safe.

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Many other Farmer’s Markets are going this route and creating online pages for customers to place their order. What have you noticed in the town you live?

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