On Thursday, June 14, I attended a Farmer’s Market in Dobson, NC to speak with local farmers and learn about their business. On this day, there were 2 vendors set up. One was Haynes Farm from Dobson. Owned and managed by Hannah Haynes Johnson, she grows a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. Hannah has a beautiful display, but my favorite part were the recipe cards next to her vegetables. She mentioned that some people don’t know how to cook vegetables like spaghetti squash, so this helps customers and encourages them to try a new food!
Apples & Spice Crafts and Baker, Lisa Slawter was also present at the Farmer’s Market. She makes and sells cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, fudge, and woodworking crafts. She also sells eggs and vegetables for Rings’ Farms. They also hand stitch pillows and bags.
Lisa has a website and has her crafts in 2 retail stores. She does go to craft shows to sell as well. Here is a link to her website: http://www.applesandspicecrafts.com/
Usually there are 3-4 farmers a week at the market and they are currently looking for more to participate. The Town of Dobson along with Surry County Farmers Market promotes the event on social media and advertising.
