High prices of grocery in T-Town

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<p>This Farmer’s market might be a nice option, especially for students who are off the full meal plans and catering for themselves.</p>

<p><a href=“Farmers market brings healthy options to campus - The Crimson White”>http://cw.ua.edu/article/2014/08/farmers-market-brings-healthy-options-to-campus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Some people are very interested in very fresh and organic. I saw mention of the Farmer’s Market on UA campus, and glad that is available for UA community. Growing up in an agricultural area, we always had a farmer’s market, and live in AL city area where there are numerous farmer’s markets.</p>

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<p>@mom2collegekids‌ - <a href=“New Fresh Foods offers more options, space - The Crimson White”>http://cw.ua.edu/article/2014/08/new-fresh-foods-offers-more-options-space&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>There is a Farmers Market on Saturday from 7am to noon located at the River Market. To get there by walking, just take the River Walk to the end, going towards the amphitheater.</p>

<p>It is quite a bit larger than the Farmers Market on campus. I was there two Saturdays ago and there was an abundant variety of fresh vegetables, fresh picked fruit, preserved jams and pickles. There were also fresh eggs, organic items and a cheese vendor. There were homemade breads and sweet treats. The bonus, in my opinion, are the people themselves. Just speaking to the vendors is a treat, ask them about their produce or pickle recipes. </p>

<p>Just like any niche market, the organic and farm fresh products are not cheap. However, I think the prices are not extraordinarily high and the products usually tastier than store bought. </p>

<p>There are some specialty items that are pricey but beautiful… check out the unique hand made cutting boards.</p>

<p>When I was there last, there were also live performers playing banjo music. For me, it is a must do everytime I am in town.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the info on the farmers market. I love those kind of events.</p>

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<p>The farmer’s market in my town has a vendor that bakes gluten free bread. I know several have mentioned gluten allergies. I wonder if there may be the same at the River Market? Might be worth checking out!</p>

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<p>i just have to say…the prices in Tuscaloosa are (overall) not more expensive than elsewhere. Sure we can find a few items that might be pricier, but we can find many more that are cheaper. </p>

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<p>The first-day-of-school issue of The Crimson White has a nice story on the Farmer’s Market on p. 9:
<a href=“8.20.14 by The Crimson White - Issuu”>http://issuu.com/thecrimsonwhite/docs/8.20.14/1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>ETA the online version: <a href=“Farmers market brings healthy options to campus - The Crimson White”>http://cw.ua.edu/article/2014/08/farmers-market-brings-healthy-options-to-campus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>^
Very nice that this is brought to campus.</p>

<p>The larger Farmers Market has a permanent home on the Black Warrior River…an inside location that is open on Saturday mornings.
<a href=“http://tuscaloosarivermarket.com/”>http://tuscaloosarivermarket.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;