Farmers Market Vocabulary

noun A person who sells fruits and vegetables

• The greengrocer sourced the freshest produce from local farms.
• I always stop by the greengrocer on my way home to pick up some fruits and veggies.
• The greengrocer hooked me up with some organic kale for a good price.
• The greengrocer's market stall was a cornucopia of colorful fruits and vegetables.

noun Perishable can also be used as a noun to refer to items that are likely to spoil or decay quickly, such as food or other goods.

adjective Perishable is an adjective that describes something that is likely to decay or spoil quickly.

• It is important to properly store perishable items in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
• Don't leave the perishable food out on the counter, put it in the fridge.
• I always make sure to keep the perishables chilled so they don't go bad.
• Neglecting to address the issue could result in the perishable nature of the relationship.

noun a container where people can leave money for items they take, relying on the honesty of others to pay for what they've taken

• The honesty box system relies on customers paying the correct amount for the produce they take.
• Hey, don't forget to leave your payment in the honesty box when you grab some eggs from the farm.
• I always make sure to drop some cash in the honesty box when I pick up some veggies from the stand.
• In a world full of deceit, the honesty box serves as a beacon of trust and integrity.