Mendocino Events

Knife & Tool Sharpening

Every 4th Friday

Diamond Edge Mobile Sharpening

David Lipkind-707-961-0135

davelipkind@yahoo.com

 

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:

Mendocino Farmers Market Shopper Survey Results 8-22-08

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

Radio- 3

Newspaper- 2– Comments – Drove by.

Magazine- 0

Poster/board sign- 28- Comments- Road sign.

Website- 2

Word of Mouth- 43 - Comments- Driving by on 1.

Flier- 3

How often do you come to the Farmers Market?

Most weeks- 39

Twice a month- 17

Monthly- 3

Seldom- 7

Visiting from out of town- 40

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

More variety of produce and products- 48

Lower prices- 23

Easier parking- 7

Better Ambience- 4- Comments- Love the music ambience. Longer hours.

Veggie starts- 1

If it were in Utah- 1

 

 

 

What are the main reasons you come to the market?

Support for producers of local foods/Personal connections with farmers- 78

Freshness/ Unique varieties/ Confidence in the products- 66

Social/ Entertainment/ Community Connections- 34

Friendly support for WIC/ Food Stamps/ Friends of the Market recipients- 11

Educational Events/ Chef Demonstrations/ Family Activities- 5

Mom made me- 2

My kid made me- 1

Are you happy with the location of this market?
Yes – 92
No – 1 – Comments- How about the post office field?

Are you happy with the time of this market?
Yes - 76
No – 11- Comments – Earlier is better for me. Weekends might attract more people. Longer till 3pm. (yes-year-round)

Have you ever used the MCFARM’s website to find information? Yes- 2 No - 61
Under Yes – Was it helpful? Yes- 4 No - 1

Are you in the habit of bringing your own shopping bags to market?
Yes – 73
No – 15