We could go on and on about why you should support your local farmers. The benefits are endless! Your health, the environment and the economy will thank you.
Top 7 Health-Related Benefits
- You know exactly where your food is coming from.
- You have a direct source: the farmer. So you can ask him/her any questions you have, including exactly how the food was grown.
- You steer clear of foods grown with harmful pesticides, hormones and antibiotics.
- The food is bright and full of flavor.
- It’s the freshest of the fresh—harvested for locals like you.
- The yummy fruits and veggies are in-season.
Top 2 Non-Health-Related Benefits
- You’re supporting your local economy by:
- Keeping money in the community
- Creating more local jobs
- You’re helping the environment by:
- Decreasing food miles that cause pollution and unnecessary use of natural resources
- Not supporting unsustainable farming methods that cause water, land and air pollution
The moral of the story: supporting local farmers equals supporting your health, the economy and the environment. What could be better?
See you at the farmer’s market!
