Can You Make a Living As a Farmers Market Vendor?

Today’s video from the Southern Foodways Alliance pulls back the curtain back at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market in Carrboro, North Carolina to follow Betsy and Alex Hitt, vendors at the market since 1986. Boasting beautiful cut flowers and sustainably-grown fresh produce, the Hitt’s stall at the market is popular shopping spot for many local restaurant chefs, and provides a livelihood and a community for the couple. Watch the video above to learn more.

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[jweiwei]

This might be the best thing you've ever posted, Eater. People, including myself, does not appreciate the hard work that goes into non-industrial agriculture. Simply beautiful.

[mariegp]

Ive been binge watching farming videos because i am gearing up as a first gen farmer. And this reminds me that all my hard work to come will be worth it. The peace amd quiet and gentle patience of plants and animals will be worth it

[iammindingmyownbusiness]

I've been in the vendor business for 17 years. I sold two businesses already. I just want to answer the title of the video "Can you make a living as a Farmers Market Vendor?" My answer is definitely YES!

[smashingpumpkin]

Absolutely love this video, never seen an inside look into the hard life of a farmers who contribute so much to farmers markets that many of us stroll into leisurely on the weekends. Thank you for all your hard work !

[SkeyeU]

I love the beginning of this video. Her holding all those beautiful flowers, surrounded by flowers. It was so pretty.

[lengvang]

The answer is yes. Believe it or not. I myself make 2-3 grand a day selling at the farmers market in San Jose. I have 2 farmers market. I make nearly 4-6 grand weekly over the summer. You are your own boss, you do things at your own pace. That’s my story.

[freedomwoodgasandoffgridin]

love this video, have watched it many times. these two people remind me of my grandparents so much. just the way they get along with each other. Beautiful

[SoShiBias]

It's weird, watching farmer's life through a computer, and it felt so peaceful that it didn't felt like I've spent 8 minutes on it.

[jessiefortunado]

6:10 loook at how genuine the smiles are

[MaRCuSiZM]

You sometimes forget, how nice some people are. :)

[MsJessieTomlinson]

Now I know what I want to be when I grow up

[Elazulk]

This is my fantasy. Quitting my rat race job and moving to the country with my whole family and farming/living off the land. No I've never farmed before and my experience only extends to a small patio garden I grow with my 8yo daughter but I can't help myself. That life just seem so appealing for some reason.

[chasity]

The flowers in this video are remarkable 😭❤️😍

[cpunching]

These are the types of videos that made me subscribe. Can't wait to see more.

[grbloved]

Wow! I’m sending much love from So. Cal. - That’s true dedication from start to finish .... it does pay off if you built your home from proceeds - truly amazing ! Congrats 👏

[tj]

Those are some gorgeous flowers. I wish I lived near you, I'd buy flowers every week.

[colecole]

I am watching this at 45 originally a country boy and outdoorsman. That kinda ended years ago. Now looking into as this maybe the last chance to do a small farm. Hopefully we could get atleast 30 years for my family. This video makes me smile.

[xRubberNinjax]

this is what makes you want to watch Eater

[anniegaddis]

Try this: Put a large batch of rubber bands around your wrist. So instead of grabbing them out of the bowl, grab one on your wrist to wrap around those flower stems.

[juliand]

How great it is to start the day that early. I love it