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Heard a customer at the farmers market say they only buy local flowers now
I was setting up my stall at the Portland farmers market last week and overheard a lady telling her friend she won't buy anything but local, seasonal blooms anymore. She said something like, 'I can't support the carbon miles on those imported roses, and the local ones just feel more special.' I used to think that was a small niche, just a few people being picky. But I watched her, and three other customers in the next hour said the same thing to different vendors. It made me look at my own stock. I had flown in a bunch of tulips from Holland that morning. I'm changing my spring order to source more from the flower farm in Hood River, even if the stems cost a bit more. How are you other shop owners handling this shift? Are you seeing more demand for local stuff too?
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park.miles2mo ago
Wow, that's not just a trend, it's a real change in how people think. It goes beyond flowers to all kinds of goods. People are connecting their daily buys to bigger issues like climate and community. They want the story behind the product, not just the cheapest price. If you don't adapt your stock to match those values, you'll lose those customers for good. It's smart to switch your supply even if it cuts into your profit at first.
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gray_morgan1mo ago
Is anyone else seeing this with their own customers too? I run a small shop and I've definitely noticed people asking way more questions about where stuff comes from, even if it costs a bit more. It's wild how fast it's spreading.
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phoenix_lewis2mo ago
Honestly, it's about time.
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