This was one of my first assignments that gave me a taste of journalism, I loved it! We went somewhere unique and interviewed people to create a story. This is my story...
Sidewalks of food throw enticing smells, beckoning each shopper to stop and taste. People pass by testing samples, pushing strollers, and enjoying the warm summer weather. Stands of fresh produce cover one sidewalk, crafts down the other. Food and homemade items are intermingled throughout the park.
Every Saturday from 8a.m. to 2p.m. beginning in June and carrying on through October, Pioneer Park explodes with the enjoyment of Provo’s Farmer’s Market.
From tie dyed shirts to car-seat covers, smoothies to honey, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Jacob, 26, and Julia, 24, scout out the market every week for fresh groceries. Having moved to Provo recently from Virginia, they both agreed that Provo’s Farmer’s Market was much nicer than the ones found in Virginia.
“You have to get here earlier since it’s small, otherwise things are gone quick,” Jacob said, ”but we’ve found what we like here, so it’s worth it.”
Both enjoy the friendly atmosphere that comes with Provo’s Market, including the welcoming personalities of the venders. Julia enjoys talking with, and buying apples from the same vender every week because Alaina Richards, the vender representing Riley’s Orchards, is always has something interesting to talk about.
Richards, 23, travels to the Market each week from Payson with bags full of fresh fruit. Starting in July, Richards brings in cherries from Riley’s Orchards, and then continues on through October bringing whatever fruit is in season.
Another favorite of the market is Joost Bamossy and his homemade bread. Known by many of his usuals as “The Bread Man,” Bamossy’s stand is covered with samples of all the many kinds of breads that he sells including both sweet and savory. The favorite seems to be asiago basil since, “that is always the first to disappear from my bundles,” Bamossy says.
Bamossy’s story is different from many of the others’ at Provo’s Farmer’s Market. His bread doesn’t actually have a store front anywhere in Utah. Bamossy works for another man who makes the money he needs to live off of in the winter, by selling these homemade breads throughout the summer at many different Farmer’s Markets. Bamossy said that he, along with fifteen other guys, visits Markets every Saturday.
One of Bamossy’s usuals, Leslie Smith, 24, loves that she can find very fresh things for decent prices.
“Sometimes the prices are a little higher but that’s because the quality is great. But at the same time, sometimes the prices are lower because they’re local and didn’t have to drive a truck here.” Smith said.
She enjoys getting to be outside while at the same time shopping through a variety of arts and crafts, food, and produce.
Packing up leftover goods, the venders prepare to travel home once again. It’s after 2p.m. and Pioneer Park suddenly seems very empty.
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