If you can, please buy whole (not processed) foods at a farmers' market instead of processed foods from these mega corporations.
- You end up eating a much wider variety of food, depending on what is in season.
- You end up eating delicious foods that may not travel well, such as amazing heirloom strawberry and tomato varieties during the summer.
- You cut out the middleman, and support local businesses instead of multinational food conglomerates.
- You will probably end up eating less meat, but will enjoy the meat you do eat more.
- You'll wind up meeting the same people every week at the market, turning grocery shopping into a social event.
In short, farmers' markets are good for the environment, your health, the economy, and the community. Use them!
- You end up eating a much wider variety of food, depending on what is in season.
- You end up eating delicious foods that may not travel well, such as amazing heirloom strawberry and tomato varieties during the summer.
- You cut out the middleman, and support local businesses instead of multinational food conglomerates.
- You will probably end up eating less meat, but will enjoy the meat you do eat more.
- You'll wind up meeting the same people every week at the market, turning grocery shopping into a social event.
In short, farmers' markets are good for the environment, your health, the economy, and the community. Use them!