Disappearing Orange Stands

Back in the 1970's, both my maternal and paternal grandparents used to drive from New Jersey to Florida on an almost annual basis and there were a number of souvenirs which always accompanied each trip. The red mesh bags of of oranges and grapefruits was one, a jar of local honey with honey comb in the jar was another and a jar of marmalade was a third.

An article and slide show in today's New York Times comments on how the number of stands which sold these types of products have been dwindling over the years and the irony in this given the locavore movement which is helping the farm stand to make a comeback in other areas.