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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 1:03:34 PM
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How far do you drive to get your groceries?
I drive about 17 miles to pick up my co-op order..
But DH and I went to a very awesome co-op food market , downfall it is about 50 miles  But I loved it!! I think it should be a law that every town should have one of these!!!
I am sorta thinking that maybe I could once a month make a trip to the market??????
What's ya'lls thoughts??
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Edited by - Bridge on Feb 13 2006 1:05:21 PM |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 1:15:55 PM
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Bridge, I feel your pain. If I want to get to a really good grocery like Whole Foods, I have to drive 50+ miles. If I want a so-so grocery that has a little organic produce, I have to go 25 miles, but the meats are horrible. It's hard to find everything in one place.
I guess this is one of the disadvantages to living so far out in the boonies.
Once my life gets more stable (HaHa! It should happen May 1st, when my own personal horse comes home from boarding out) I intend to make bi-monthly Whole Foods trips. Then when the local truck farmers are going, I'll get my produce locally. Until then, I'll just limp along with my grab-as-can lifestyle, send my hubby on errands, and eat out a lot. Danged horse training takes a big hunk of my day. |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 4:00:38 PM
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It doesn't matter if you live way out or in the city, it is hard to find everything good in one spot. I only drive about 5 miles (10 round trip) to do my major grocery shopping, but if I want a good choice in organic, then I have to go in the opposite direction of the my main grocery store which would be a 20 mile round trip to get to a natural food store. The store right in my neighborhood is not that great and expensive. Nothing is convienent (sp?). We shop at about 3 different stores for various stuff and the closest farmer's market is about 20+ miles away from us.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 4:23:55 PM
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We are so lucky to have a farmer's market just a few miles away - unbelievably, it was started a year or two ago by an 11-year old farm girl! I can't wait till spring when it opens up again. To read the article, search google for Lindsey Brenkus - look for Mansfield News Journal, then read the cached copy in google (unfortunately the original article isn't posted online any more...) or click here If you can't find a farmer's market where you are just think about Lindsey... talk about inspiring!
In the meantime, I buy organic produce in the big chain store on my way home from work... Otherwise it's a 15-mile round trip back to town, or pay higher prices in the small grocery in town.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2 |
Edited by - brightmeadow on Feb 13 2006 5:58:41 PM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 6:01:57 PM
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| When I'm in Washington, I only have to drive about 10 miles to Safeway, 25 to get to any natural/organic food stores (Olympia). Safeway is really starting to carry a lot more organics though, so that's good. When I'm in Montana, however, it is 10 miles from the cabin out to the highway, then 30 miles to a little mom and pop store, 80 miles to an Albertsons, and 105 miles (all of these are one way) to Billings to any kind of store like Whole Foods etc. I haven't moved over there yet, so I'm not sure how I'll handle shopping, but I have been stocking up on things I use all the time for the past couple of months. |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 7:18:28 PM
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our nearest grocery store is about a dozen miles away .. in either direction .. can head for a southern town or a northern town .. for a bigger (but not necessarily better) selection .. the nearest town is about 30 miles .. and for really GOOD food selections .. we have to go into louisville which is 60 miles away. (ONE WAY!)
True Friends, Frannie |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2006 : 7:19:40 PM
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p.s. for lots of really yummy and healthy foods though .. it's only a 'click' away to maryjane's farm foods! xo
True Friends, Frannie |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2006 : 09:15:09 AM
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We only have big chain markets in our area - the closest is about 10 miles away. It's kind of a drag, but for "health" foods, I have to drive about 135 miles - ick! So, I stock up and try to grow what I can around here!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2006 : 09:25:59 AM
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I am in the same boat as Libbie...since we live within about an hour of each other! I do my main shopping at a small chain market about 7 miles north and then for the good stuff I have to drive a long long way..so I stock up..and like Libbie I do alot of growing and canning. We have a small grocery here in town but I usually only go there for the bread, milk and apples sort of mid week shopping..never for big shopping..the prices are high and produce usually not nice ...meat questionable...I just don't like to shop there if I can help it. Nice for convenience though..it is the only game in town.
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 14 2006 : 2:23:12 PM
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I live just a few minutes away from a fairly large bedroom community (meaning it has lots and lots of houses and people but the people all drive out of the community to work) Because of the upper income bracket of the community, the people are generally all health conscious.....lots of work out places and every grocery store carries organics.
My friends and I had a little bit to do with some changes that were made several years ago. I was the leader of a co-op with about 25 families. There were days I was loading 30 buckets of grain in my van! Well, finances got tight and I just couldn't front the money for huge cases for my own family. So, I talked to the manager of the local Kroger and asked him to order some things....He did! He saw the opportunity to have more items for his customers. Now, they have a full "Nature's Market" inside the Kroger. Now, I can't get buckets of wheat but I can buy just one or two of Annie's macaroni instead of having to buy a case.
I grow, can and dehydrate, too. But, it's so hot down here, lettuces just don't do well. So, I buy my greens at the store. I was part of a produce co-op but eventually had to stop because it just took too long...4-5 hours. With homeschooling, I just couldn't give that much time in one huge chunk. In fact, the guy that delivers the produce to Kroger is the same guy that delivers to the co-op. He was pleased with me because I got him a new contract....a BIG contract.
There's a great produce delivery company called Diamond Organics....they're based in California. The produce is harvested the day you order and then you receive it the very next day. It can be pricey but very well worth it. I've ordered from them for about 12 years and I have no complaints about anything I ever received.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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Posted - Feb 15 2006 : 05:27:59 AM
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Our grocery store is only about 10 miles away but we rarely see it except in the winter & spring for fresh vegetables. Our local discount store is about 5 miles away & where I do most of my shopping for detergents & paper goods.
My 13 yo son likes to joke with me when I call from work and ask if I need to pick up anything from the store on my way home. He'll start rattling off a list, "Milk, butter, cheese, soap, beef, pork, chicken ....." all things we produce ourselves. What a character!
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2006 : 10:03:37 AM
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We live equidistant about 20 or so miles from two "cities". The clincher is weather or not hubby wants beer since the other "city" is dry. I tend to do major shopping once a month and really load up. This is fine to do if you have good storage space and can afford to stockpile. My runs to Whole Foods is typically once every two-three months. Good thing our little po-dunk town doesn't have one of these, 'cause I'd spend all my hard earned $$ here! Spring and summer will ease the load a little when we can plant to eat. And maybe this year I'll beat the chickens to the tomatoes and can a few. Lost all motivation last year.
Went shopping with my mother the other day and was thrilled to pieces to find almond milk in Kroger of all places! (Kroger in Carey NC which is close to Chapel Hill, which is closer still to a progressive college town)
I drink cows milk, but get turned off easily with the sour smell in my glass. That, and I love the weird and unusual, so almond, rice, and yes, even cashew milk are pretty good ice cold! |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2006 : 6:47:57 PM
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Wow, I guess I'm lucky. As far as my main groceries go, I have 2 supermarkets within 2 miles of me. However, for the good stuff I drive to one of 2 places, both Mennonite run bulk food stores. One is about 10 miles, the other about 25 miles. After the absense of a food coop, there is a new one downtown,about 4 miles away and its on the bus route, which saves the hassle of parking.
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2006 : 04:54:09 AM
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Does anyone have info about mail order co-ops
A friend belonged to one here at work, but she has since moved on and I don't even know the name.
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