It’s that time of year to get out and visit your local farmer’s market.  You’ll find beautiful vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, meats, eggs and much, much more at farmers’ markets near you.

Here are some great reasons I like to try to by local and fresh when I can-

-Locally grown and produced foods are wonderfully fresh and delicious….. local farmers often pick and sell within 24 hours.
-Buying local gives you freedom of choice for your health and nutrition….. you know where your food comes from.
-You can try new and unusual produce….. just ask the farmer their favorite way of preparing what they grow.
-Local farmers can offer produce grown for its great taste….. not grown to stay “fresh” on a supermarket shelf for days and days.
-Buying local helps the environment….. on average conventionally grown food travels 2,000 miles from field to plate.
-You can support family farmers….. each local food purchase helps keep your surrounding communities strong.

So grab your favorite shopping bag and visit a local farmers’ market or two.  You’ll be amazed at what you will find.