Local Harvest

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By: Nikki Nies

With crop season in full swing and rising prices of goods, it’s not a bad time to locate local local farmer’s markets in your area.  Besides purchasing fresh produce, one can feel a sense of “giving back” to small farmers.

With crop season in full swing and rising prices of goods, it’s not a bad time to locate local local farmer’s markets in your area.  Besides purchasing fresh, seasonal food, one can feel a closer connection to where the food has been produced and know their carbon footprint’s been decreased.

 

As one might think, farmer’s markets reflect local cuisine and culture.  On Local Harvest’s website, you can find a farmer’s market nearest you.When’re you headed to your local market?

Sources: http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/

http://mycce.org/program-areas/agriculture/monroe-county-farmers-markets/

http://raleighdurham.about.com/od/shoppingandservices/tp/farmersmarkets.htm