Comments on: You Get What You Pay For (part 1) http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/ On Farming and Food Sun, 13 May 2012 01:51:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: new to west chester http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-301 new to west chester Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:45:24 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-301 Great article, thank you. The first time I actually noticed how much some of my produce was- I was shocked (I'm someone who usually isn't price aware at the store). What are your thoughts on organic price comparisons between the market and places like Whole Foods and Wegmans? And more importantly, for people trying to be more aware of what we're putting into our bodies...what a great argument to buy local organic VS grocery store organic- since you can at least visit a local website and/or location of the organic farm you're buying from. It feels too much like buyer beware when you're trying to buy healthier quality foods. It will be nice when there comes a day when we really know what we're getting. Great article, thank you. The first time I actually noticed how much some of my produce was- I was shocked (I’m someone who usually isn’t price aware at the store).

What are your thoughts on organic price comparisons between the market and places like Whole Foods and Wegmans? And more importantly, for people trying to be more aware of what we’re putting into our bodies…what a great argument to buy local organic VS grocery store organic- since you can at least visit a local website and/or location of the organic farm you’re buying from. It feels too much like buyer beware when you’re trying to buy healthier quality foods. It will be nice when there comes a day when we really know what we’re getting.

]]> By: Blog • North Star Orchard http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Blog • North Star Orchard Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:49:43 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-245 [...] to mention that grocery store prices, as discussed in Part 1 (produce) and Part 2 (meat/cheeses) of this series, are reflective of a factory-style method of [...] [...] to mention that grocery store prices, as discussed in Part 1 (produce) and Part 2 (meat/cheeses) of this series, are reflective of a factory-style method of [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Lisa Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:32:15 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-233 More food for thought, thanks to Joel Salatin: http://flavormagazinevirginia.com/foodie-elitism/ More food for thought, thanks to Joel Salatin:
http://flavormagazinevirginia.com/foodie-elitism/

]]> By: Margaret Shelton http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Margaret Shelton Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:55:39 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-207 Thank you for article and the research to back it up. I hear it stated so often the misinformation about prices at farmers markets. It's almost like an urban myth and rolls like store-bought tomatoes out of the mouths of folks who don't know better - even people in official positions. It's an easy lead-in quote often used by the news media. Anyone who shops at farmers markets knows better! I sell at several farm markets and I know a number of farmers that sell "dirt cheap" - they grow everything, have been growing all their lives, and are on a pricing system from 10 years ago. For the most part, I think the farmers watch prices and are competitive. When the advantages of shopping locally are factored in you are getting a bargain. Thank you for article and the research to back it up. I hear it stated so often the misinformation about prices at farmers markets. It’s almost like an urban myth and rolls like store-bought tomatoes out of the mouths of folks who don’t know better – even people in official positions. It’s an easy lead-in quote often used by the news media. Anyone who shops at farmers markets knows better! I sell at several farm markets and I know a number of farmers that sell “dirt cheap” – they grow everything, have been growing all their lives, and are on a pricing system from 10 years ago. For the most part, I think the farmers watch prices and are competitive. When the advantages of shopping locally are factored in you are getting a bargain.

]]> By: Blog • North Star Orchard http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Blog • North Star Orchard Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:52:10 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-196 [...] higher prices at the farmers’ market by considering the prices of meats and cheeses. As in part 1 (about produce prices), I turned spy and sleuthed the products available at some grocery stores [...] [...] higher prices at the farmers’ market by considering the prices of meats and cheeses. As in part 1 (about produce prices), I turned spy and sleuthed the products available at some grocery stores [...]

]]> By: Tweets that mention Blog • North Star Orchard -- Topsy.com http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Tweets that mention Blog • North Star Orchard -- Topsy.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:32:00 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-194 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Edible San Francisco, CUESA, Anne-Marie Gordon, Edible Finger Lakes, beatbeatrice and others. beatbeatrice said: RT @EdibleSF: RT @CUESA: How does paying per-item @ farmers markets shape our idea of price? A farmer opines. http://bit.ly/9Q59fx [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Edible San Francisco, CUESA, Anne-Marie Gordon, Edible Finger Lakes, beatbeatrice and others. beatbeatrice said: RT @EdibleSF: RT @CUESA: How does paying per-item @ farmers markets shape our idea of price? A farmer opines. http://bit.ly/9Q59fx [...]

]]> By: Erica McGillivray http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Erica McGillivray Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:12:56 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-193 A big savings at the farmer's market I've found is local cheeses. You can save a lot of money, especially on specialty ones. A big savings at the farmer’s market I’ve found is local cheeses. You can save a lot of money, especially on specialty ones.

]]> By: Carole http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Carole Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:24:34 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-188 Great article - spot on! Looking forward to the rest of the articles! "An educated consumer" is the best customer, to quote from a tv commercial. You're doing a great job! Great article – spot on! Looking forward to the rest of the articles! “An educated consumer” is the best customer, to quote from a tv commercial. You’re doing a great job!

]]> By: Lisa http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Lisa Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:04:13 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-178 Very good point....less wastage! Very good point….less wastage!

]]> By: kathy http://northstarorchard.com/blog/2010/06/10/you-get-what-you-pay-for-part-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-177 kathy Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:13:53 +0000 http://northstarorchard.com/blog/?p=328#comment-177 Lisa, you are spot on. In addition to the reasonable prices, Farmer's Market produce is always cheaper because it is fresher and lasts longer, resulting in far less waste. That is a far cry from our experience with Big Bog Store produce . . . . . we used to have to throw away a high percentage of spoiled produce that only lasted a day or two . . . . At the Farmer's Market, we buy what we need for the week, and stage preparation to match typical hold time. No waste = money saved. -k Lisa, you are spot on. In addition to the reasonable prices, Farmer’s Market produce is always cheaper because it is fresher and lasts longer, resulting in far less waste. That is a far cry from our experience with Big Bog Store produce . . . . . we used to have to throw away a high percentage of spoiled produce that only lasted a day or two . . . . At the Farmer’s Market, we buy what we need for the week, and stage preparation to match typical hold time. No waste = money saved.
-k

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