Willits Events
Knife & Tool Sharpening
Every 2nd Thursday
Diamond Edge Mobile Sharpening
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:
Willits Farmers Market Shopper Survey Results 10/9/08
Where do you hear or are reminded about the Farmers Market?
The Willits News - 8
Nickle and Dime- 9
Mendo lake Exchange- 0
Hometown Shopper- 2
Poster- 7
Market Flier- 0
KMUD- 0
KZYX – 3
Road Sign- 15
Website- 0
Word of Mouth- 26
Other- 10
Comments- Been coming for years. Twenty years.
What would entice you to shop more at this Farmers Market?
More variety of produce and products- 23
Lower prices- 8
Easier parking- 13
Comments- Prefer local. More days open.
Better Ambience- 1
How often do you come to the Farmers Market?
Most weeks- 38
Twice a month- 16
Monthly- 1
Seldom- 3
Visiting from out of town- 3
Do you know that there is going to be a Winter Willits Farmers market?
Yes- 37
No – 17
Do you plan to attend the Willits Winter Market?
Yes- 57
No – 1
Specifically, what additional products would you most like to have included at this market?
Clothes
Gift stuff- like Christmas Fair
Lot’s of starter plants
Cooked foods
More corn!
Winter veggies
Good, “Non-Maxwell House coffee
More crafts/artwork
Seeds
Flea Market & recycled items to help those hurt by a ruined national econmy
Hours are hard for working folks.All the good stuff is gone by 6pm. Perhaps until 6:30pm with a commitment to stay?
What are the main reasons you come to the market?
Support for producers of local foods/Personal connections with farmers- 46
Comments- I shop local
Freshness/ Unique varieties/ Confidence in the products- 38
Social/ Entertainment/ Community Connections- 25
Friendly support for WIC/ Food Stamps/ Friends of the Market recipients- 9
Educational Events/ Chef Demonstrations/ Family Activities- 13
Comments-
Information.
Perhaps more activities in the community center in Winter will offset food booths.
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