Five Reason’s to Visit Your Local Farmer’s Market

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With growing season well underway, the local seller’s at farmers markets from coast to coast are preparing to pop open their canopies and fill their tables with the bounty of the season!

As a patron, it’s time for you to start planning out your market days. Our #1 go-to site to find farmer’s markets across the United States is LocalHarvest.org. Their site will help you “find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies”.

Five Reason’s to Visit Your Local Farmer’s Market

1. Get out of the house and into the sunshine – it will do your psyche good!
2. A wonderful chance for you to meet your local farmer’s, chef’s, crafter’s, musician’s and celebrities, as well as socialize with your neighbors!
3. Take Fifi or Fido along so they can socialize with their doggie clan – you’ll make them one happy pooch!
4. Well-behaved children are always welcome at the market – guaranteed they will sleep through the night from all that fresh air.
5. You know where your food is coming from, plus the freshness factor, along with proper storage, will supply your family with delicious food throughout the week.