Tuesday, April 7, 2015

#AtoZChallenge - All Gallow's Eve - F






FARMER'S MARKETS, FEUDS AND FISH FRIES

Farmer's Markets

There are 159 'official' farmer's markets in Kentucky.  This stands to reason as many of our citizens are from farm families.  Our garden has been plowed (by DH's great-uncle, but it's still too cold to plant very much yet.  This is an old picture, but gives an idea of what our area looks like.


There are also about a gazillion 'informal' farmers' markets, or even roadside stands where individuals or families set up a table, or sell their excess produce from the tailgate of someone's truck.

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Feuds



One of the most famous feuds, certainly in the US, possibly ever, was the one between the Hatfields and the McCoys.  Just ask Troublesome Springs High School's newest teacher, JC Hatfield, and the state police officer assigned to the area, Bruce McCoy.  Back in the day it was life and death.  In our time, there are information centers, tours, a marathon and a 'family reunion festival'.

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Fish Fries

No, I'm not talking about 'fish fries' the way fast-food talks about 'chicken fries'. :O)

Many of the Fire Departments in Kentucky are rural/volunteer FDs and they need to raise funds for their operating budget.  The husband of a friend of mine was on such a staff until he became disabled.  From what I can see, most of their fundraisers are benefit suppers with fish as the main course.  These events are usually well-attended by the community.

11 comments:

  1. Getting ready to plant your garden looks like a lot of work! Since i can't grow anything but crabgrass, i am always in awe of those who can actually grow something useful in a garden.

    That feud and the Montegues and Capulets of Shakespeare fame always puzzle me. How people can be so angry over they don't even remember what!

    A fish fry is a great way to raise funds, although around here it's just as likely to be a jambalaya dinner instead.

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    1. Oh my goodness, Mimi, I cannot believe that Romeo and Juliet did not even come to my mind, given that I'm a Shakespearaholic. And I cannot take full credit for the garden, my husband's family has farmed in the area for several generations. Can you believe I've never had jambalaya?

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  2. stopping by in A to Z. Depending on who shows up for a fish fry, a feud could start!

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    1. *LOL* SO true, JoAnne. Even more so if the beverage for the older crowd is homebrew (although that rarely happens at a fundraiser).

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  3. Farmers' Market was my F for AtoZ today also! Lots of them in Maine, too!

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    1. They are a great way to get local produce, and sometimes you even know the growers, so you know their practices (whether your organic is really organic etc)

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  4. We have a lot of suppers in our area to raise money for volunteer fire departments.
    Did you see the mini-series of Hatfields and McCoys? It was really good.

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  5. LOL on Joanne's comment! On Gardening....I miss big gardens....since West Texas water shortages have us hauling bath water to keep our trees alive. I have learned to container grow tomatoes...just not the same though. I yearn to have my Scarlet moment with turnips....well maybe not turnips...uck...how about squash. I can grown great raised bed squash. I would be one of those pickup truck farmers.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal
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  6. Hi, just getting around to visiting more blogs. Your garden space is nice. Lots going on (and in the past) where you live! Everyone knows about the Hatfields and the McCoys.

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  7. That is kind of neat with all the farmer's markets!

    betty

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  8. Farmer markets are the best... fresh and best produce and the best of rates :)

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