4/26/08 Our Last Day

This past Saturday was Lili’s, Sam’s, Hannah’s and my last day working as a group at the farmers market. It made me sad that most people would totally quit doing sustainable community service after the Day of Learning. Even though I have known the farmers for my entire life, this experience has been unlike any other. The people who work with the Greenmarket really appreciated kids who actually cared about the community. They made us feel really needed, and after working there for four monthes, it feels so good to have helped these kind, hardworking farmers make their living. Working with Dave, Lynn, Karen, Liz, Davy and Emily I realized how special being able to really assist people is. I’ve learned so much from these farmers: about what it takes to have a farm, to have a family, and to work at the farmers market three times a week. The last few times I’ve gone to the farmers market I’ve worked with Dave, “the honey guy.” He owns Berkshire Berries. His stand sells all kinds of jams and jellies, maple syrup, wild flower honey, and even honey that is made in Manhattan! Throughout the past weeks i have seen his bees(they were so amazing), organized his extremely messy truck, made sales, and all together had a fabulous time chatting with him, laughing about crazy customers, and tasting everything. He really needed my help some days when he was selling by himself, and it made me really proud this past Saturday when he fell asleep in his truck and I ran the enitre stand for two hours. I really have learned so much during this project, and I hope to always have this important connection to the Greenmarket, and continue working there, if more sporadically.