Documenting the vendors behind Farmer’s Market (Photo Story)
The Farmer’s Market has been around longer than many of its visitors have been alive. It continues to be successful to this day. A lot has changed since the 1980s, and the Farmer’s Market is no exception. Below are several documented moments from a typical night at Farmer’s, as well as vendors’ take on how the market has changed and why the tradition should be important to Cal Poly students.
Mother and daughter Tina and Sarah Enz with Wind Swept Farms are new to the Farmer’s Market. They have had their stand for one year and describe the atmosphere as “festive with a great variety.” They believe Cal Poly students should come because “the food is cheaper than other places! And it’s yummy. It’s great to talk to the people who make your food, who know about how its made.”
Mike Cirone has been with the Farmer’s Market for 32 years and says he doesn’t sell as much as he used to. “The [Cal Poly] kids who come are great. They’re very savvy about the different foods — they eat pretty healthy.”Jose Cortez with Cortez Farms. This stand has been with the Farmer’s Market for 30 years and was part of the original market.
Jim Weston with Mt. Olive Organic Farm. Weston has been at the Farmer’s Market for 15 years and said, “the market is not as good as before. The economy and water shortage can affect our produce production.”
![Mike Cirone has been with the Farmer's Market for 32 years and says he doesn't sell as much as he used to. “The [Cal Poly] kids who come are great. They’re very savvy about the different foods — they eat pretty healthy.”](https://mn101519.dreamhosters.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FM-11.jpg)
