FARMBOAT NEWS BLOG

Many have been anxiously awaiting to see what a floating market looks like (at least our version of the idea anyway). While our first market was all but a perfectly organized big-city commercial event, it was well received as many commented on the authenticity and grass roots, home grown style of this “cute” little market.

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Here is a great video shot and edited by Peter Luyckx who was out enjoying Lake Union Park last Wednesday with his son when they ran across our modest little market. Peter is a professional content producer who is in the process of expanding his story telling horizons with video. We love the way he was instinctively able to capture the essence of the Farmboat story! Thanks Peter for your generous submission!

What can be more Seattle than a floating farmers market? A century ago, local island farms delivered their goods by boat to ports around Puget Sound. Back then, there were no roads or highways—everything went by water.

Farmboat, a new organization dedicated to bringing back the ambiance of the old waterfront where people bought goods fresh of the boat, will be conducting its first floating “test” market event on the docks at Lake Union Park during October. The floating market is scheduled to run on Wednesdays from noon to 7 pm. There will be a half dozen antique wooden boats packed with local fall produce, crafts and foods. Continue reading →

Farmboat is in the process of developing a business plan.  Our goal is to provide a valuable service to port communities by delivering wholsome local foods and sharing information about healthy eating and maritime heritage.