tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224207025763795195.post1247741583188883044..comments2023-04-03T08:20:43.477-05:00Comments on Dairy Berries - Droppings From Fertile Minds: Looking for EdenLeeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03197263826891427071noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224207025763795195.post-69482140376747590022015-06-15T18:38:17.388-05:002015-06-15T18:38:17.388-05:00I don't believe that the system has failed. S...I don't believe that the system has failed. So long as those selling prepared foods are small local producers, then I think they should be welcomed. However, there could be debate on the definition of "small". For example, Round Rock Honey is at the Austin area markets (and maybe others that I'm not aware of) even though they are a relatively large operation and their honey is widely available in stores. Whereas Austin Honey Company is a much smaller producer and is not available in stores, only at the markets. Texas Olive Ranch is another example of a local producer that operates on a large enough scale that their oils and balsamics are also widely available in stores. <br /><br />Another factor to consider is barriers to participation: are there smaller local producers who are not selling their wares at the market because they can not afford the fees, the license/permit, the required white tent?Constance Readerhttp://www.sabreean.comnoreply@blogger.com