Susan C.
Yelp
"Where have all the farmers gone? Long time passing. Where have all the farmers gone? Long time ago."
Obviously a parody of the '60s song, yet it applies well to this season's two Farmers Markets -- at least thus far, the first week in June 2013. The Markets have been open since the last week in April.
The Dixie Lee website advertises "peaches, berries, grapes, melons, apples, tomatoes, peppers, beans, many varieties of corn, greens, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, peas, squash, zucchini, free range eggs, grass fed meats, honey, potted plants, fresh cut flowers and herbs, cheese, baked goods, pottery, soaps, organic skin care, hand bound books, photography and other handmade crafts."
Unfortunately, only one "farmer" offered produce at the most recent Pinnacle Farmers Market. The remainder of the booths primarily sold crafts, with the exception of honey and salsa and sauce. How disappointing. Really a Craft Fair, not a Farmers Market.
The Saturday Market in Farragut was a bit better, yet Crafters still outnumbered Farmers. Perhaps as the growing season produces a greater variety of crops, more agricultural vendors will join in.