Janta Farmers Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with a truckload of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates near the back entrance, something peculiar happened: every time he picked up an apple, it seemed to whisper his name softly. Curious, he asked aloud who was speaking, but no one answered except for the rustle of apples in their crate. Later that day, when he mentioned it to a neighbor, she laughed and said, ‘That’s just Janta market’s talking apples—everyone knows they do that.’ The delivery driver shrugged it off as another quirky tale from Janta Farmers Market, smiling knowing he’d probably never hear those whispering apples again.

2. One day, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Why does that old lady always pay for her groceries in pennies?’ The cashier smiled and whispered, ‘She’s not really paying with pennies—she’s just counting them out loud as therapy.’ The regular laughed and said, ‘That’s one way to keep your mind sharp!’

3. One afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered the market and began carefully inspecting the apples. He picked one up, sniffed it, then whispered something no one could hear. After a few minutes, he suddenly exclaimed, ‘These are from last year’s harvest!’ Everyone laughed as he paid for his apple and left. It turned out he was just a regular who loved old-fashioned apples—and had a great sense of humor.

4. One night, as the last customer left, an employee overheard a soft whisper: 'Tomorrow's special will blow your mind.' Next morning, while restocking shelves, she found a mysterious note: ‘Try the organic kale—today only!’ That week, everyone in town tried it, and ever since then, Janta Farmers Market became known for its secret daily surprise. Even the delivery driver joked that maybe he should plant his own crop of prank notes.