A Day in the Market Life

I've been with Shagbark for the last four months.

One could say I've spent this summer lifting boxes, jotting down bulk orders, answering questions, handling transactions, and providing chip samples.

I would agree...but I've also spent my summer Saturdays learning the Shagbark story, becoming friends with my coworkers and community members, trying local foods, gaining a glimpse into Athens culture, and honing a morning market routine.

 

 

I'll detail ...
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New Year at Ohio University: Eating Locally in a College Town

The Athens population exploded overnight with Ohio University students arriving for college classes that started on August 27th.

Now, a table for a brunch date at Casa and Village Bakery involves a longer wait, Alden Library is once again populated at midnight by studying students, and parking spots have never been more rare. The late days of summer bring thousands of individuals to town to experience ...
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