Pluses Of Your Local Farmers Market

It's that wonderful time of year when the local Farmers Markets begin to show up near you.
If you haven't been a supporter of them here's a few reasons to consider.

Liven Your Taste Buds

Did you know that the average distance food in the U.S. travels to reach your dinner plate is 1,500 miles?  That also mean the ripening process and shelf life is already an average of 2 weeks by the time it hits your local grocery store.
That time off the vine or out of the ground means that much of the original flavor is lost.
Rediscover how your fruits and vegetables are supposed to taste by getting the freshest and tastiest available at your local farmers market.

Buy Local

While this principle is true for any small business small family owned farms struggle to compete in an increasingly global complex economy. When you shop local it's a boost to your local economy as more of the money circulates locally to your friends, family and community members benefits.

Planet Friendly

I could dedicate an entire article on the many economic and environmental factors in shopping with local farmers.  Less diesel fuel, less packaging,  less harmful chemicals and preservatives are just a few of the many planet friendly advantages of shopping locally.

It's The Nutrients, Dah?

This point is another one I'm passionate about. When I got the surprise scare of my life with colon related cancer diagnosis several years ago I dove into researching how a non-smoker, occasional social drinker, distance runner could get cancer. What I came out with was the shocking realization our entire Western culture is largely well fed (Some could well argue overfed) but we are sadly starved nutritionally without realizing its harmful consequences. 
Turns out our cells require nutrients to stave off the bad cells and foster healthy cellular functions that keep us away from cancer and things like heart disease.  

Unfortunately our "advanced" food production and distribution system have given us oranges in January at grocery stores everywhere but at a steep cost.  The sharp decline of the healthy nutrients our bodies need to stay and age healthy is much less than a generation ago and is a factor on most age related diseases like cancer.

Buying from local farmers or growing your own food is THE best and most affordable way to put more great tasting and healthy food into your body.

We spotlight the many advantages of supporting your local farmer's market in the kickoff of our latest video.

Learn more from our featured resource article.

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