Farmers Markets

While this year's season may be running out fast for New Englanders, across the country, farmers markets are quickly growing and becoming a viable source of produce and other goods for families. In most countries, the open air marketplace has remained important to the economy from both the consumer and agricultural standpoints. After falling out of favor for a period of time and becoming relegated mostly to larger cities and ports, the farmers' market has seen a resurgence and become a tradition among busy families searching for quality and a bargain. There is a reciprocal effect from buying at these events, where you can find everything from fruits and veggies, to fish, cheeses, baked goods, and flowers; you know that you also did the right thing by buying locally. You benefit from the nutrition that freshness offers and the feeling of knowing that you helped support the hard working growers in your area. Search the internet or contact your local agricultural association or grange to locate a famer's market in your area.