This is the place to discover new things and learn more about food than anywhere else with people who are passionate about every aspect of what they produce. 4. You’ll cut out the middleman.
Grocery store produce gets picked, then exported, then transported, then sits in a warehouse, and then finally finds its way to the store shelf. On the other hand, farmers market vendors deliver goods direct from the farm, sometimes within hours of harvesting. Local-grown food is fresher and tends to provide more nutrients. 5. You can have a healthy body AND a clean conscience.
Local farmers are committed to growing healthy food and many use sustainable practices, including minimizing waste and pollution. Most promote certified organic practices, such as reducing or eliminating the amount of hormones and pesticides that come in contact with the food. The best way to find out is to ask. 6. You can’t beat the selection.
According to the Food Marketing Institute, the average supermarket consistently carries 39,500 items. By comparison, a farmers market has fewer items but an ever-changing variety. In fact, you never know what will be offered from week to week because inventory turnover is high and based upon in-season availability. If you find something you like, buy it on the spot because it may not be there next week.
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