Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1. Q. Sometimes when I print a page, the words are cut off on the right side.  How can I print it so it all comes out correctly?
   A. After you click File-Print or Ctrl-P, but before you hit the "print" button, click on "properties" and change the orientation to "Landscape".
   I'm in the process of converting all of the pages to a newer technology (CSS / stylesheets) that will fix that and remove unnecessary things like ads, so over the Fall/Winter of 2005 it will be converted!

2. Q. I want to search for  a specific fruit or vegetable in my area, without needing to look through a page with other listings!
   A. I'm working  on that, too, by converting all of the farm listings to a database, so you can search with greater flexibility and precision and see on the listings that apply to your request.  This should be implemented before Spring 2006.

3. Q. Can you tell me where to find organic ________?
   A. The information about each farm that I found from government agriculture sources didn't include organic status.  I have requested it from the farms, but they are slow in responding.  As they reply I update their listings.  If it doesn't say "organic", it is safe to presume that it isn't.  For 2006, I am identifying organic farms with a green "ORGANIC", so they will stand out.  And in the improved search engine (see question 2) I will enable a "include only organic farms" option, too!.

4. Q. Why can't you make these changes sooner?
   A. I actually make 99% of changes within 24 hours. I'm trying to keep this free for everyone. I don't charge either farmers or consumers (or anyone else). In order to keep it free, I do 100% of all the work myself, in my "spare" time, so it takes me a bit longer (the baby needs some time, too! :).  Keeping this resource free for all has been a priority of mine, along with ease of use and accuracy of the information!

Keep the suggestions coming!  If people want it, I'll do it!