A s you go about your weekend errands
you may encounter a closed street with pop
up tents across the alley. Congratulations!
You have found your local farmers market.
Farmers markets have been around for years
but have become more popular thanks to
the “Go Green” movement. At these farmers
markets you can find a variety of items
including fresh baked goods, jams, organic or
grass-fed meats, fresh fruit and vegetables,
flowers, and even plants for the do-ityourselfer.
There are many reasons to support
farmers markets but here are 8 reasons why
we should eat locally:
• Farmers markets allow us to eat
seasonally and reconnect with the
cycles in our environment.
• Eating locally helps support our local
farmers (because without farmers there
would be no food!).
• Local foods help protect our
environment by not having food travel
thousands of miles, burning precious
fuel.
• Eating food fresh from the garden
means we are eating less-processed
food, without additives or preservatives.
• Farmers markets add a little diversity
to our diet because varieties like
red carrots or heirloom tomatoes
are normally not offered in grocery
stores. Nothing is as fun as preparing
something you have never tried before!
• We are able to connect with the farmers
who provided our delicious meal.
Sometimes we can even go to the local
farm for a fun visit or pick