Support your local Farmers (Allentown, Erie: home, to buy, restaurant)

[Jo48]

This time of the year I go to buy most of my produce at a local Amish Farmers Market. However, bought some Butternut Squash and Eggplant at my local Walmart. While removing the stickers on it, I saw not just USA product, but PENNSYLVANIA Product. Wow, Ok. Even better to support our local farmers!!!!

[fisheye]

Originally Posted by Jo48

This time of the year I go to buy most of my produce at a local Amish Farmers Market. However, bought some Butternut Squash and Eggplant at my local Walmart. While removing the stickers on it, I saw not just USA product, but PENNSYLVANIA Product. Wow, Ok. Even better to support our local farmers!!!!

You have the Amish market at Tractor supply every Friday until the weather turns cold or their crops are finished. You also have the farmer's market in Mt. Pocono behind the municipal building (I don't know the days or the hours on that one).

There is a larger Amish market out in Blakeslee every Saturday. They usually have a barbeque going besides their produce. It is located about half a mile south of Route 80 on Route 115.

[Ohiogirl81]

I love going to all the farm stands in eastern Erie County when I visit my mom. Last weekend I came home with a trunk full of tomatoes and peaches, as well as plums, green beans, garlic, onions, cabbage, and cantaloupe. I'm an equal opportunity customer - I stop at all of them and buy a little at each stand.

[Jo48]

Originally Posted by fisheye

You have the Amish market at Tractor supply every Friday until the weather turns cold or their crops are finished. You also have the farmer's market in Mt. Pocono behind the municipal building (I don't know the days or the hours on that one).

There is a larger Amish market out in Blakeslee every Saturday. They usually have a barbeque going besides their produce. It is located about half a mile south of Route 80 on Route 115.

Did not know there was one at the Tractor place. I've been to the one in Blakeslee. Much bigger but a bit far to go on a regular basis.

The one behind the municipal building moved to an old, closed down restaurant parking lot off 196. That is the one I go to. I read they were having problems paying the fees at the municipal building. They seem to be doing better off 196; more visible and more parking.

[fisheye]

Originally Posted by Jo48

Did not know there was one at the Tractor place. I've been to the one in Blakeslee. Much bigger but a bit far to go on a regular basis.

The one behind the municipal building moved to an old, closed down restaurant parking lot off 196. That is the one I go to. I read they were having problems paying the fees at the municipal building. They seem to be doing better off 196; more visible and more parking.

The biggest one in our area is the Allentown Farmer's Market: https://allentownfarmersmarket.com/. My problem is that we always stopped when they were closed; like now. We would be down in the area for shopping and just decide to go check them out and we always chose the wrong time. They will not open again until Sep. 5th according to that link.

[Jo48]

Originally Posted by fisheye

The biggest one in our area is the Allentown Farmer's Market: https://allentownfarmersmarket.com/. My problem is that we always stopped when they were closed; like now. We would be down in the area for shopping and just decide to go check them out and we always chose the wrong time. They will not open again until Sep. 5th according to that link.

The one by me on 196 has a big sign outside listing their hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 3 PM.

As far as the market at the Tractor Store off 380 on Fridays, I wonder if it is the same Amish family who runs the one on Wednesdays and Saturdays off 196? I should go to that. Been going since I moved here and can recognize the Father, Mother, Sons, and Daughter. They did tell me their farm is about 50 miles away from here. Forget the name of the place where it is.

Yes, even "English" develop a rapor when they are repeat customers. I've had many a discussion about cooking with the Wife. Her Husband just smiles at us and walks away. Ah, Women! lol

[toobusytoday]

I have a choice of 3 honor stands within 5 minutes of my house, I belong to a local CSA and there's a farmers market in my small town every Sunday. And I have a small garden. Once May hits, I very rarely buy produce at a grocery store. Sadly, that's only 6 months of the year.

[Jo48]

I can't grow anything here and not because of weather. Wildlife eats just about everything, including my garbage. Husband even contacted the Game Commission to ask what can he use to keep the animals away.

Just life in semi-rural PA I suppose.

[toobusytoday]

We have our garden planted right next to our house, where we used to have bushes and a dog that, sadly, like to kill small critters. That seems to allow me to grow just a few tomatoes and herbs.

[shadowfax]

Went for a drive this weekend to get apples at a farm that has been there for over 100 years. Best apples I have ever had. I go several times a year when they are in season. Love farmers markets but have not come across one close to me with a schedule that works with mine.