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  • From: Pat Meadows <pat AT meadows.pair.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] pricing
  • Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 15:07:36 -0400

On Thu, 25 May 2006 14:02:52 -0400, you wrote:

>This may be true but it doesn't mean that the farmer's "high" price is
>unfair, nor does it mean he/she doesn't have a right to expect to be paid
>that price. I still say if the farmer thinks their price is fair to cover
>their expenses and a bit of profit (and be honest few of us if any are
>gouging) then thats the price it should be. Some folks will choose )or
>maybe not be able) not to buy it but so be it. When I have food to give
>away that is what I do, donate it to a food bank, but my retail prices will
>be what they'll be.

I think so too.

I was just objecting to the statement or implication that
*all* consumers can choose between WalMart and boutique,
etc.

Pat
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Gardening in northern Pennsylvania.

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