The rain is a reminder of our first weeks of having the farmers market 3 years ago this month. We were so excited to start the farmers market, however I had never done anything that required me to be outside every Sunday from about 7am-2pm setting up, running and tearing down a farmers market. I was a market mananger novice. It rained for 13 Sunday's that first year! We became fast believers in our new plastic pants and raincoats, which ripped within the first few months by the way, we've gotten better pants and better raincoats and wear water-proof boots now.
Over the last 3 years, we've learned that it's a bit slower for our farmers on rainy days, but they truly appreciate those customers who come out in the rain. There are these 2 ladies who are from back east and whenever it rains they say, "this isn't rain, this is just a little spit, go back east if you want to see some rain!"
We'll be open "rain or shine" is our motto. It's spring and it's Easter and I'm cooking dinner! I still look forward to eating and serving the freshest produce I can find to my family. I never regret bringing this good food to our community, it is truly a labor of love!
