SYRACUSE N.Y. (NCC NEWS) — The summer weather in Syracuse has impacted vendors at local farmer’s markets. Jennifer Turner, Camillus Farmer’s Market vendor, says the unpredictable weather has made a difference in crop production this year.
“The lack of rain for a while just set everything back… set back the timing of everything,” said Turner.
Turner has been a vendor at Camillus for two summers in a row. Her family’s farm sells at three different farmers markets every week. Due to the delay in crop production, causing a decrease in sales this summer, the Turner family has already planned ahead.
“We have a bunch of pumpkins growing for the fall time… lots of pumpkins,” said Turner.
Karen Chilson who says she’s been selling at Farmer’s Markets for over three years shares what her experience has been over the years.
“It varies from week to week, and year to year on how, you know, the weather is and all of that determines on when you get it in, and when they ripen, and you can pick it and harvest it,” said Chilson.
Despite setbacks, vendors at Camillus show up, rain or shine. To get your hands on fresh produce or an array of candy options, the Camillus Farmers’ Market is open every Monday from 1pm-5pm on West Genesee Street.