Farmers Markets. Friend or Foe.

Posted by richrobinson 11 years, 11 months ago to The Gulch: General
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I have had some interesting conversations with customers recently about our local Farmers Market. I support the concept and believe it is how business was meant to be done. Producers sell their items directly to consumers. I am in the unfortunate position of having to compete with our local Farmers Market which is within walking distance of my retail store. In todays government controlled world it is clear that Farmers Markets are basically Black Markets. They operate on Saturday and Sunday when most government inspectors are off. Our local market is held on church property so they don't pay property tax. It is unlikely that they are complying with many of the costly mandates that I am. I still support the concept and I am surprised when speaking to customers about this that they usually say that they should "have to pay" their fair share. I always say that neither one of us should have to pay most of these fees. Curious if you all had any thoughts about this.


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  • Posted by 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I don't get it either but it does pit us against each other. We should direct our anger at the government.
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    shrug is all around you. you have to pay attention. it starts with seeing opportunities in all the bad. It helps to have others understand the stakes. ahhh-look where you are...;)
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  • Posted by $ winterwind 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    There is an incestuous relationship between taxes levied and not-for-profit status. I've seen several organizations take the "let's try to get NFP status, that way we won't have to pay taxes on...".
    Organizations which get NPF status are religious or educational, sometimes both. I don't see the connection between education [assuming they do] and not having to pay taxes. I know one EXISTS, but why?
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I think it's a great song...except I would change the parts about who I was doing it for and I would not have a large cross in the sunset. you know, Objectivists recoil from those and hiss ;)
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  • Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Maybe it's just my pet peeve of business or corporations catering to charities or greenies to boost their business appeal. Hollywood elites are notorious for playing that card. blecht. I think businesses should start popping up that won't take snap cards or the like..actually I want cash-only places to make an appearance...but I'm pipe dreaming here.
    You're getting warmer...but still at luke.
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  • Posted by 11 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Electronic Benefit Transfer. I should have been more clear. I agree with you. I would not have been surprised to hear that they received a discount. To get a dollar for dollar match is crazy. Have I found you yet?
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