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Farmers Market at UMD 2008
Market Day in the Plaza
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May 21 to September 24, 2008
1120 Kirby Drive (in front of UMD Stores)
Sponsors: UMD Wellness Program,
Department of Human Resources,
UMD Stores, and Auxiliary Services
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When UMD employees were asked why they go to the Farmers Market at UMD,
here's what they said.......
- Free shoulder massage
- Fresh produce
- Quality local entertainment
- Beautiful starter plants
- I LOVE the festive atmosphere
- It is convenient, since I work at UMD
- I find crafty gifts that I haven't seen anywhere else
- Of course, I love the fresh fruit (berries) and vegetables
- I always see people I know to visit with
- The "goods" are fresh and local
- It is convenient - I can walk there and it is not another stop on
my way home
- The people are friendly and so enjoyable to talk to
- Variety, Variety, Variety
- It is outside - who can't use a breath of fresh non-air conditioned
air
- It's healthy
- Support locally grown food
- Food is more fresh
- It's convenient
- Support UMD in offering this great opportunity for the community
- I like the idea of buying things that are locally grown
- I'm hoping there are fewer pesticides than what's in the grocery
store
- I like the vast array of items (things you don't normally see in
stores)
- It's right on campus
- It gets me out of the office for a quick walk
- Fresh produce
- Healthy foods
- Better quality food
- Fewer risks of contamination
- Convenient location (close to my home)
- I meet people I know who give me clues on where they found a given
food item
- I encourage local free enterprise
- I get to know the growers/vendors and their products (some also sell
elsewhere) and what I would buy from them
- I've found that the local produce lasts longer than what I buy in
the stores -- less waste
- The food I buy tastes like what it is, not like it's been processed
(store tomatoes often just taste pink)
- I'm exposed to few if any pesticides, commercial fertilizers, etc.,
much better for my allergies
- The wonderful plants
- The tasty treats, cookies, honey etc.
- The artisans are great, lots of ideas
- To get some fresh air and to get out of the office
- See other co-workers
- Support local growers
- Specialty veggies you can't get at the supermarket
- Friendly folks
- A nice walk from my house
- Trade gardening tips with local growers
- Enjoy looking at the handcrafted items
- It's a great afternoon break--especially when it's sunny
- The music is always great
- The homemade cookies/bars/jellies are very tasty
- I like to see what veggies and fruits are available each week
- To see what the local growers/crafters have to offer each week
- To support the local community of growers and crafters
- To take fresh produce, etc home to my family
- To get outside for some fresh air and sunshine
- To visit with friends, colleagues and the people offer goods for
sale
- Jes Durfee's excellence at glasswork
- Purchase locally organic vegetables
- I love the honey and maple syrup
- I enjoyed looking at the crafts that are available
- I feel the vendors at the market are very well informed about the
products they sell
- I can get questions answered about plants and I enjoy talking with
the vendors and getting new ideas
- Expert growers usually have produce available well before my own
garden is producing any food
- Growers offer intriguing, colorful, and delicious specialty varieties
of ornamental plants and vegetables
- I have found nice perennials for my gardens at the UMD Farmers Market
- The location is convenient
- Visiting the market makes a nice break from the office; it adds life
to campus
- I enjoy becoming acquainted with the people who grow the food I eat
- To search out new perennials for my garden
- To buy cucumbers to make pickles
- I like the atmosphere and the energy of the market
- I like to support our local farmer and gardeners
- It is nice to go to the market as I leave work, go home and eat fresh
food
- The market offers both convenience and quality
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