{"id":17487,"date":"2017-06-07T16:11:48","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T20:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=17487"},"modified":"2017-06-07T16:11:48","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T20:11:48","slug":"market-musings-73","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/market-musings-73\/","title":{"rendered":"MARKET MUSINGS"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jan Freedman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considering the cool and damp weather we have experienced this spring, we were delighted to have a warm, sunny day on Saturday for the Farmers\u2019 Market.
\nWe were quite busy as shoppers came to buy their produce, meat and baked items, as well as heirloom vegetable plants and flowers. Once their shopping is completed, most Market patrons make a decision as to which of our vendors will be making their breakfast or lunch. It can be a difficult decision because the aromas are so enticing. If you haven\u2019t yet tried the new Dutch pancakes, I urge you to wait no longer as they are delicious and very different from Pascal\u2019s fabulous crepes\u2014we are lucky to have so many tasty options!
\nThe next new vendor I\u2019d like to introduce you to is Bryan of Backyard Groceries, which is a Holistic Landscaping business that facilitates people\u2019s connection to their food, their community and their environment by starting in their own backyard.
\nThrough private and community gardens, presentations, organizations and workshops, Backyard Groceries wants to help boost dialogue which can answer many of the issues society is facing today. Backyard Groceries offers a range of services including installation and coaching that meets you where you are.
\nBryan became entranced by nature at a very young age. Even as a toddler, he would emerge from his family\u2019s tomato patch with his cheeks nearly bursting with cherry tomatoes. As he grew up, he was nick-named \u201cNature Boy\u201d. Even as an adolescent, he was easily calmed and delighted by the simple things in nature. Today, he still feels the same way.
\nIn 2008, he was one of a select few to graduate from the University of Guelph\u2019s Plant Biotechnology programme because it was believed that would be where the jobs would be. It wasn\u2019t until later that Bryan realized the narrowness of his education.
\nHe pushed himself to learn about the health concerns, industrial applications and environmental issues regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and remembers how acutely he responded when his professor mentioned seed terminator technology and how this application of science is an affront to nature.
\nAs someone who is not satisfied with knowledge in one or two fields, he is finding ways to combine his interests, which has led him back to gardening and fulfilling the nickname of \u201cNature Boy\u201d.
\nAs an entrepreneur, he tries to be on the cutting edge of the local organic and nutritious food movement, while learning more about sustainable systems.
\nHe views it as a good sign that, since his graduation, the tides have turned and consumers are more aware of the impact of the environment on their diet.
\nIn 2012, Bryan decided that he wanted his dream of positively impacting the world to become reality, and he founded Backyard Groceries. While changing the world is a tall order and worthy of a chuckle, this intelligent movement has the potential to do make a significant difference.
\nDrop by Bryan\u2019s booth in the park next Saturday to discuss his creative ideas as he will be leaving the Market soon.
\nOur next Special Event, a favourite of many, is Strawberry Fest on June 24 , when the wonderful Aurora Community Band will be playing. I will tell you about additional plans for the day in my next column.
\nSee you at the Market!<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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