Tag Farmers Market Reports

A queen-bee display attracted only three visitors, but Health and Wellness Day had other ideas. Fall Honey tastings, diabetes questions and small acts of care reshaped the conversations at the Backyard Bees table.

Coffee and honey? What started as a farmers market experiment turned into a morning of tastings, opinions, unexpected coffee combinations—and a lot of requests for the French Vanilla Honey Syrup recipe.

Let’s start this report at the end. The end of the market, when our market manager announced that we had more than 800 visitors. WOW! That’s almost three times as many as a typical day for us. This was National…

Fresh corn, rosemary-infused honey and one mysterious plant turned food safety concerns into an unexpectedly interesting day at the farmers market.

National Farmers Market Week begins with a slower Saturday at the CCE Farmers Market in Eisenhower Park, giving this beekeeper time to wander, visit neighboring vendors, and celebrate the community behind the market.

Sustainability Saturday at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market sparked conversations about simple swaps, reusable kitchen products, and what sustainability really looks like in everyday life.

One little soap saver bag started a conversation about scent, handmade soap, tea, and the simple moments that make a rainy farmers market unforgettable.

A Saturday at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market turned into something much more than a day of selling honey. From conversations about health and everyday challenges to an unexpected American elderberry purchase, this week's Farmers Market Report is about the people who make our local market community so special.

A quieter market morning became a reminder that farmers markets aren't just about buying local—they're about asking questions, sharing knowledge, and meeting the people behind what they make.

Opening day at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market brought blue skies, strong winds, spring honey, fresh greens, and a reminder that some things simply need shade.