farmers co-op (Seattle, Pasco: organic, living in, marketplace)

[lauraemily]

My husband and I moved here to Pasco a few months ago and haven't been able to find a co-op of any sort. I miss the weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers. I understand there is a great farmers market in the area, but what about a co-op?

Any suggestions? Tips?
Thanks friends.

[M3 Mitch]

Bleyhl Farm Supply is a co-op farm supply store, they have a store in Pasco, but somehow I don't think this is what you are looking for -?

[nutleynut]

I think the Farmer's Market in downtown Pasco is the place you need to go to for information on this. That is if it is still there.

[onovanday]

Schreiber and Sons out of Eltopia is what you want. Deliveries for this season start in a couple of weeks.

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[jwaliezer]

I am moving to the area because of my fiancé’s job and have been desperately looking for a source to get fresh/local/organic produce (and I don't think that Yokes counts!). I am dreading this move, as much as I love my husband to be, this area doesn’t support any of the things I value and have come to enjoy while living in Seattle. This has just brightened my day!

[BomberBoy]

Pasco farmers market. I think their open Wednesday's? and Saturday's. I know there is going to be a 1 day marketplace June 20th at Howard Amon Park, also an antiques and collectibles show to go along with it as well. 9-4

[nutleynut]

Originally Posted by jwaliezer

I am moving to the area because of my fiancé’s job and have been desperately looking for a source to get fresh/local/organic produce (and I don't think that Yokes counts!). I am dreading this move, as much as I love my husband to be, this area doesn’t support any of the things I value and have come to enjoy while living in Seattle. This has just brightened my day!

If you don't let the things you don't like get to you, you will find there are many people that are concerned with the environment and if you are able you can grow produce for yourself too. The land is very fertile.

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by jwaliezer View Post
I am moving to the area because of my fiancé’s job a...I am dreading this move, ...this area doesn’t support any of the things I value and have come to enjoy while living in Seattle. This has just brightened my day!

Originally Posted by nutleynut

If you don't let the things you don't like get to you, you will find there are many people that are concerned with the environment and if you are able you can grow produce for yourself too. The land is very fertile.

Look to this as an adventure in learning new cultures and broadening your perspective. Make it a 'positive', put on this face >>

This has just brightened my day!

NEVER compare it to your previous life (Don't complain or bemoan) and embrace and enjoy the adventure and what you can learn from this new culture. Maybe you will go back, maybe you'll go on, BUT... savor the moment, find things to enjoy. Go to local food events of different types and take some classes from various venues. You may not pass this way again, so enjoy it (including the new smells... manure, food processing, farming...). Get involved with the locals and find out what makes them happy (volunteer, lend a hand, engage). The people make 'the place'. Attend potlucks, you will probably get acquainted with farmers and organic growers and have free food running out your pantry

I did a few 'less-than-positive/comfortable' moves (internationally and US) and have made a TON of mistakes by not appreciating the local culture. Don't miss the benefits, you will be pleasantly surprised. (and your S.O. will be free from the burden of your nagging and unhappiness)

[jwaliezer]

Thanks for the encouragement to stay positive! I'll try to make the best of it and enjoy whatever culture I can find while I'm here!

[skinem]

When we first moved south of Tri-Cities onto an isolated ranch, it seemed (and looked) like we had moved to the moon. The country is harsh, and my wife, who was a stay-at-home mom at the time with a 7 and 5 year old probably cried for the first year we were there.

We lived there 8 years and had another job related move. We miss it. We had grown to love the empty, the wide open spaces, being able to see for days, the openness and non-pretentiousness of the people, the near non-stop sunshine.

As with anyplace, there is much to love about the place...sometimes you have to look hard, but it is there.

Hope it goes well for you and that you do come to love where you live.