While not singing Don't Believe The Hype, David Karp in Problems with farmers markets — and how to fix them (LA Times, October 21) highlights how some great ideas can become victims of their success.
Not everyone following the trend he suggests can attest to the 'organic' creds they are claiming.
David Karp notes that "in a way, California certified farmers markets are a victim of their own success, since their numbers have roughly doubled over the last decade, to more than 700, while the numbers of authentic farmers to meet this demand — and of agricultural inspectors to enforce market regulations — have not increased proportionally."
Should we be alarmed that there are bad apples in the mix or should we just trust that the collective body with flush out the profiteers?
(* Carrots and scallions display snapped by the Portland Farmers Market in Oregon)