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[unicornduke]

 Farmer's market order pickups are great

So, when everything shut down, the big local farmer's market set up an online ordering system since their market couldn't open indoors. They eventually opened outdoors and are now indoors but they kept the ordering system. Once they moved indoors, I didn't feel like it was super safe to go (it's in an old grocery store but there's a lot of vendors and people going. like I get it, but aaaaaaaaaa no thank you)

I started doing the order pickup and as it turns out, it's much more convenient than the normal market location or the new indoor location. It's closer to me and I don't need to cross the river, so it's maybe 7 or 8 minute drive. 

I drive up, they ask my name, then get my order and drop it in my truck window. It's awesome. There's a $5 fee to cover the packing but honestly, I'll pay that. There's also less options for what we can get from vendors but I can get my dairy products which is the most important part.

Orders need to be in by thursday nights for a sunday pickup but I usually try and get it in by Wednesday

Things I remembered I ordered: milk, ricotta, basil, cheese curds

Things I didn't remember I ordered and was delighted to have in the box: burrata, carrots and chocolate milk

gifts from past me!

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Oooh, I'm jealous. Last summer our farmers' markets were outdoors but generally too crowded to feel comfortable, especially with kids running around, running into people, and the number of people who refuse to mask. Which made me sad because I really like to shop there, both to support local businesses instead of cross-globe ones and because of the quality of the produce. Curbside pickup would be sooooo enticing.

[unicornduke]

Oof on the masks. The farmer's market is its own entity and they fenced everything off so there was only one entrance and exit so they could see people as they came into the market area. I always went very first thing and was in and out as fast as I could.

I really hope more places do the curbside pickup or consolidation like mine does. It's a really good way of doing things and also people spend more because they have time to sit and think about what they're buying.