Fraud at the markets

What time does CBJ close on Saturdays?

sepi said :

And supporting ventures like the EPIC market allows them to grow successful, and become properly regulated.

I just wish they’d stay open a bit later than 11.00.

I’ll second that Sepi. By the time I get myself organised and over to EPIC on a Saturday morning, the stallholders are already packing up.

Does anyone know why they have to stop at 11.00 ?

I think I will check out Choku Bai Jo this afternoon.

choku bai jo now has a website http://www.chokubaijo.com.au it is a bit basic but keeps me upto date with opening hours and available produce

The Choku Bai Jo ? Gleann na Meala Open day is set to be in late december maybe on the weekend between xmas and new year. This is when we have the time and also there are no other outlets for us to sell our veg.

Choku Bai Jo does not have everything, one reason for this is we choose not to see any fresh produce that is not grown in Australia. We would love to sell a full range of fruit and veg all year but that would mean importing from some countries that are not as stringent on chemical controls as Australia.

On other quick note, Well done to the Ritary Group at Hall that run the Canberra region Farmers Market, they do a great job and it is great to hear they have employed some one to inspect properties.

Woolies sucks. Veggies that are prized for their appearance only and a purchasing system designed to screw the producer has predictable results.

Much better to go direct to the producer at the farmer’s market.

I hope they do manage to eject the scammers.

And supporting ventures like the EPIC market allows them to grow successful, and become properly regulated.

I just wish they’d stay open a bit later than 11.00.

Fiona said :

*gasp*

This might be trivial to you, but I go to the markets to avoid the poor-quality produce you get at Woolwoths and Coles – I don’t want someone else selling me the same shit under a different name and undercutting local growers.

I-filed said :

I haven’t bothered with the Farmers Market since…

Why didn’t you just choose a different vendor? That’s the beauty of the place – freedom of choice.

We go every week, but you MUST be picky about where you buy what you want. We now regularly visit about 6 trusted producers to get all our stuff and the quality is absolutely second to none. On the odd occasion we find ourselves in Woolworths or Coles the “fresh” produce is quite literally laughable.

Choku Bai Jo is awesome, but they don’t stock everything. Plus, we are now regular customers of our favourite producers and we get discounts and freebies every single week. This year we even had an influence over what our favourite producer decided to grow!

All we need now is for EPIC to step up their “catering” and offer something that’s not dripping with fat!

I second Choku Bai Jo,

I third it! Plus, one of the owners is a great friend of mine, so I pretty much have to back them up. Although any vegie shop with three different types of garlic is good by me.

PS, If anyone hears when Choku Bai Jo are holding their open day out at Hall, please post details.

I second Choku Bai Jo, or if you’re determined to go to EPIC, try the next shed over, which contains the local farmers selling local produce.