In fact, it was good for the cookies, she said. The hot sunshine would cause the candy coatings to melt. Too much sunshine causes the cookies' colors to fade, also, she pointed out. Even though it was opening night, and not many people were at the market during the first couple of hours, she said she was doing a pretty good business. Things will get a lot better as the season goes along.
More people come to the farmers' market when the weather gets warmer.
Diane Stoutenger, of Oak Meadow Farm Market, South Granby Road, Fulton, said it was her first time as a vendor at the Oswego market.