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Knife & Tool Sharpening

Every other Wed, beginning Aug 26

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David Lipkind-707-961-0135

Surveys Paid for by USDA Grant

In 2008, customer surveys were conducted at each of the 9 MCFARM markets. They were conducted by an independent, non-biased survey taker. They revealed some very useful information. See the results below:

Fort Bragg Farmers Market Shopper Survey Results 9-10-08

Where do you hear or are reminded about the Farmers Market?

Radio- 11- Comments- 2 for KOZT, 4 for KMFB, 1 for KUKI

Newspaper- 5 – Comments – 2 for Advocate, 1 for Beacon

Magazine- 1

Poster/board sign- 21- Comment- “Everywhere”

Website- 1- Comment – “email”

Word of Mouth- 26

Flier- 0

Road Sign- 24- Comment- “very good”

How often do you come to the Farmers Market?

Most weeks- 68

Twice a month- 9

Monthly- 2

Seldom- 2

Visiting from out of town- 12

What would entice you to shop more at this Farmers Market?

More variety of produce and products- 31- Comment- “Less trinkets more food” (in reference to the Ukiah market)

Lower prices- 34- Comments-

“Poor people need to eat organic too. Organic is not special we should all have it.”

“Organic growing costs more, and farmers deserve a good income when they are caring for the enviorment by growing organically.”

Easier parking- 37- Comments- “the parking here is easier and better than downtown.”

“more central- easier to walk to” Ditto

Better Ambience- 7- Comments- “I didn’t like the uneven dirt surface.”

“wheelchair access very important.”
“No dogs is not fair! No bad dogs is ok.”

What are the main reasons you come to the market?

Support for producers of local foods/Personal connections with farmers- 100

Freshness/ Unique varieties/ Confidence in the products- 71

Social/ Entertainment/ Community Connections- 23

Friendly support for WIC/ Food Stamps/ Friends of the Market recipients- 3- Comment- “All farmers markets need to make food stamps etc. easily accessible.”

Educational Events/ Chef Demonstrations/ Family Activities- 1

Are you happy with the location of this market?
Yes – 56- Comments- “Ask for a permanent site in the future GP site development.” “Me too, we agree.”

“Love this location!”

No – 30 – Comments-

“Franklin Street” – 6 people wrote
“Better closer to downtown.”
“This site is very hard for older folks, walkers, wheel chairs etc.”
“Bad parking- can’t get close.”
“Not handicapped friendly.”
“Why not the GP property for the future!”
“Need a porta-potty.”
“Dust is not appetizing.”
“Grade lot & rock (now dusty & undulating)”
“I preferred it when it was on Franklin Street.”
“Not haddycapped friendly, liked Franklin Street way better.”
“Location not good for people in wheelchairs.” “Ditto.”

Are you happy with the time of this market?
Yes - 67
No – 12- Comments –

“3:00”
“Earlier would be better.”
“Later.”
“Earlier.”
“Earlier/weekends/year-round.”
“Don’t like it in September or October which figure…(?) (can’t read last word)

Have you ever used the MCFARM’s website to find information? Yes- 0 No - 63
Under Yes – Was it helpful? Yes No

Are you in the habit of bringing your own shopping bags to market?
Yes – 64- Comment- “Non-plastic/compostable bags would be nice.”

No – 18