GET TO KNOW YOUR FARMERS
THEY WORK ALL YEAR ROUND JUST TO SEE YOU!
BEFORE SPRING STARTS..
Our farmers are leadership-inspected, producer only farmers’ markets. All vendors sell only what they grow or produce. There is no reselling or repackaging of any products based on the definitions that follow at our markets.
The term ”sustainable” is a whole-systems approach to food production that balances environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability. It is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices with a site-specific application that will over the long-term: preserve and encourage biodiversity, enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base of the land, minimize use of nonrenewable resources, maximize use of on-farm resources, create as little waste as possible, engender the humane treatment of all animal life, and provide fair wages and working conditions to all employees. The goal of creating a sustainable agricultural system is to maximize positive impacts to the environment and community while providing a viable level of production and profit.
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FRUITS & VEGETABLE FARMER’S
Pete Marsh Fields Farm Fresh
Born and raised in Ulysses, Pete has been in the agriculture realm longer than most. Fields Farm Fresh has been around for more than 40 years, and will continue with the family name.
www.thefieldsfarm.com
The Kepley Family Monarch Herbs
John and Kate have a been farming since they moved to Ulysses in late 2005. Since then, they have brought along Josh, Sadie, Allison, Lily and they’re furry friend Sox to help with the agriculture world.
www.shopmonarchherbs.com
Nita Wilson Nita’s Veggies
Living in Syracus, Nita built a greenhouse for the health of her family, which has grown out to be bigger and better than she imagined. Today, she is proud to serve her local communities
www.nitasveggies.com
BUYING FROM YOUR LOCAL FARMER ALLOWS YOU TO SUPPORT SMALL, LOCAL FARMERS AND AGRICULTURE. YOU ARE EATING FOOD FROM YOUR OWN ENVIRONMENT, WHERE IT HAS PERFECTLY-CREATED NUTRIENTS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CLIMATE AND REGION.
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