The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-01
Idle Talk AS to AbOIishing the
Farmers Market

The untenabe suggestion il now made that the District
Commissioners instead Of asking Congress to provide new
and modern site Farmers Market may shslve the matter
entirely TO bring about the elimination Of such institution
ii not comprehensive that the Commissioners would give
the slightest confederation to such suggestion On the other
hand there q every believe that the Commissioners
look upon Farmers Produce Market as absolutely necessary
% the webeg and welfare o. the people Of this city and
that they VIII AK Congress 70 oct the matter 81 site
without any more delay than necessary.
one Of the foremost problems Of the nation that Of lsg
O a. Z Long bsrs ' Ills po issue came Z TIE 'front.'
thoughtful Americans gave serious thought to the extensive
movement from the farms to the cities Unless that movement
checked and something is done to as the farms attractive
from financial standpoint the situation IN years 70 come may
hedangerous to the nation: -
Farmers Market in Washington, If the public ID to have
the benefit Of moderate prices for farm produce
mount necessity Nearby farmers should have ample accommo
datons to put their goods before merchants and other pur
without Farmers Market the producers from nearby
points would be compelled to place their products in the
farm labor in past years many farmers have done this any
how saving the time they would spend disposng Of their
numbers Of farmers though win not consent TO do this They
do not want pay commission for the sale Of their products
They prefer to save the commissions.
Any attempt TO do away with Farmers Market would
have in all probability disastrous effects IN increased prices
and encouragement Of farm activities
The concentration of all produce for Washington in the
hands Of commission merchants would open the door to
binations and fixing Of prices.
What this any other community needs the freest pos
tion may be minimized. -.....+tt...ss IS
Surrounding farmers should feel that Washington wants
them to here send their products here In other
way is it possible to assure an abundance Of produce at
moderate prices. ........
This newspaper has taken part IN the fights over ste
for the Farmers Market wants to site selected that
viii save farmers time and money and that will be adj
Vantageous to all interests The site should be extensive
enough in provide for the future and should possess
accessibility the largest number Of purchasers with street
space permitting prompt flow Of traffic and parking facilities
That the attitude Of The Times this question is ap-
preciated by Maryland and Virginia farmers evidenced by
the following letter to this newspaper from T B SymOns
director Of cooperative extension work in agriculture and
home economics connected with the University Of Maryland
at College Park, Nd:
"Ths is just note to thank you for the splendid edi
tora appearing your paper the evening Of November
It, relative to the Farmers Produce Market The committee
representing the farmers Of this territory deeply appreciates
the recognition that your paper has given to the vital i'm
portance Of the Farmers Market to consumers merchants
and producers alike.
I'VE believe that it is essential for the District to provide
opportunity for the large body Of producers this terri
tory dispose Of their produce fresh from the farm the
consumers Of the city and District.
We hope that this matter will be considered by all
authorities broad and comprehensive SCALE that
may have Farmers Market that will be credit to the
city and District and model to the country
Again expressing appreciation behalf Of the
farmers committee for your editorial and sympathetic at
tude in support of the matter"