If you follow along on the Jolly Acres Farms Instagram or Facebook accounts then you know that I’ve recently stepped out of my comfort zone and joined a farmers’ market to sell my salted caramels and other goat milk based decadently delicious treats.
I chose a week day market to start small as I learned my way around the world of farmers’ markets. Truth be told, I was both excited and apprehensive about this new endeavor. Doing what I always do before a new venture, I read. Lots. Turns out farmers’ market culture could be classified into two camps: a haven for the shop local, know your farmer, real food advocates, or downright cutthroat. Not intimidating at all, right? Thankfully, the market I’ve joined, Railcar Farmers Market , completely embraces the first kind, a supportive, complimentary family that celebrates collaboration over competition.
I call them market family because it truly fits the atmosphere surrounding them. Their support and encouragement was evident from the first meeting, so much so that I lost all remaining sense I had and volunteered to help with behind the scenes social media graphics and social marketing. Do I know anything about graphic art?
Absolutely not.
I’m flying by the seat of my overalls and learning on the job as, you guessed it, the market family offers support and encouragement.
You’ll be seeing a great deal more of promotional posting on my social media feeds. I’ll be promoting the markets I’m attending (yes plural – see, I’ve lost all remaining sense and joined a second market, Market at Luscombe Farm) and all my yummy salted caramels and caramel based goodies. I’ve been blessed with a great deal of support from friends and family this past six months as I’ve jumped into this adventure wholeheartedly. From taste testing and purchases, to sharing my FB and IG posts and pages, every little bit helps, and for your continued support and help I am incredibly grateful. Thank you.