When it comes to eating local and sustainable foods, the farmers market is a great place to start. After all, you know exactly where your food is coming from and you have direct access to the farmer, allowing you to get the answers to any questions you may have. While getting the freshness that comes with eating foods that were harvested locally, you are supporting your local community at the same time. Jump over to Cascadian Farm to learn my 11 favorite steps to help you get the most out of your farmer’s market experience.
I love farmers markets. I especially love the one hosted at a local venue, The North Market, because they have VERY strict guidelines as to who can sell there and what they can sell. I have seen some farmers markets where it is obvious that they are reselling stuff they bought not stuff they actually grew or made themselves and it makes me so angry as that is NOT the point of a local farmers market!
You are right, that definitely isn’t the point of the farmer’s market!