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Farmers Market at UMD 2008
Market Day in the Plaza

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