‘Floating farmers market’ idea proposed for Ballard

Ballard already has a great farmers market on Sundays, now Captain Dave with FarmBoat is proposing a “floating farmers market” on a different day. Dave posted his idea in the forum, “I would like to find out if some people in Ballard would be interested in getting fresh local farm produce delivered by boat (probably to the Ballard City Dock or Fishermen’s Terminal). I am working on starting a community supported agriculture (CSA) delivery program for farms up in Whatcom, Island and Jefferson Counties.” The plan, Dave writes, is to use the refrigerated hold of an old halibut schooner that was built in Ballard around 1911. He adds that they are just getting started on this project and are looking for any input. “A floating farmers market would be a cool attraction for Ballard,” he adds, “We plan to deliver CSA packages and have a small public market on the boat.” Click here for more information.