Same here, and those Aldi cucumbers are like 1,50€ or a little more.
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Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 year agoSeems like a complete flip to what we have here in the UK, Aldi is by far cheaper than any farmers market I have seen.
Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 1 year ago
ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
In the US a “farmers market” typically means that a city or town shuts down a few streets and farmers come from their rural farms to the city center to sell their produce. The prices can trend high, because the focus tends to be on quality and known provenence.
What the parent poster is describing is not farmers markets, but farm stands. You have to go to them instead of them coming to you, which is where the savings come from. It might not be worth it depending on the value of your time.
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year ago
Most farmers markets I’ve seen have dedicated space, no street shutting necessary. There’s one open every day a couple miles from my house.
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
Farm shops are even more expensive.
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year ago
There’s a big difference between a farm stand and a farmers market.
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
Farm shops are also really expensive here
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year ago
Like, a farm shop at the farm itself, or on the side of the road nearby? That’s what a farm stand is.
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
Don’t think I have ever really seen one of those. Maybe a sign like eggs 50p each but again that is pretty expensive and it was years ago
MintyFresh@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Where I’m at they’re usually a glorified lean-to. Ran by either a kid or an old, never anyone in-between. Or just the honor system. Usually has excellent produce for real cheap.