Bowling Green Farmers' Market — Local services in Bowling Green

This past Wednesday was different. Not all of the vendors were present, due to rain sprinkles earlier in the afternoon. Then the wind picked up. And it was the last week for the farmers market, so everyone thought. But on the 24th it moves to the Calico, Sage, an Thyme location -- outside if the weather permits. I found fresh vegetables that I rarely see. The brussel sprouts grow on a very thick stalk. I found gold beets; turnips, & colored carrots with their green tops still on; fresh apple cider, and local honey; pumpkins of various types sizes, and shapes. I saw the purple plums, but not when I went back to get them. All of the normal, regular vegetables were there: tomatoes, onions, squash, garlic, assorted lettuce, plants for the flower garden, etc. The knife sharpener, the kettle corn, a group that provided entertainment all made up some of the rest of...

The vendors are great but the environment at the entrances are intimidating. There are always people petitioning or handing out papers and I was microaggressed as an immigrant. One of them slowed down their speech and told me “welcome to the states” even though I have been here over 15 years. This can be very terrifying for people and students and feels very unsafe to access the market, so that is going to hurt the vendors’ businesses as well. I was told that no one has complained about this so I hope there’s more that can be done to make the environment safer, especially for immigrants like myself who face racism everyday. For those going who do feel intimidated by this, I suggest going with a group and wearing headphones or earplugs to...

The produce and the quality varies greatly and prices are much higher than if you want to a small roadside market. I have been going to the market since it opened many years ago and, with just a few exceptions, all the vendors are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. However, parking is terrible especially if you require a handicap accessible space and you normally need to walk some distance...