We love, love, love going to the Farmer’s Market! Fresh produce!! Supporting local farmers!! Organic options!! Community fun!!

• Walk the whole market before you buy anything. Check out each stall to see what’s there. Stroll leisurely, enjoying the day, the sights and sounds and smells, and chat with your friends and neighbors.
• Talk to the farmers. Find out who they are and what they grow. Build relationships. This is your opportunity to make connections with your food, and to understand how it gets to your plate.
• Find the organic growers. Support them if possible. These are the people who can explain what ‘organic’ means to them and to you, and they’re passionate about the environment, as well as the food it produces. If you’re skeptical, compare organic and commercial produce.
• Try something new each time you visit. Ask the farmer the best way to prepare and enjoy it. You’ll probably find more than one new favorite vegetable this summer.

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