Do you know where the food on your plate was grown? With a grocery store around every corner, it makes it extremely convenient to purchase all your groceries from them. However, buying it from the local farmer’s market is much better for countless reasons, but today we’ll discuss the top three.
- Get to know your local farms.In a grocery store, you most likely won’t know where your food came from. When you buy from your local farmer, can talk to them about the produce, ask questions, and gain knowledge. Most importantly you will build a relationship.
- Shorter time from farm to table. Buying food from your local farmers guarantees your crop was picked that week or even that morning! Having a shorter time farm to table, ensures your food keeps its nutrients as you’re creating your meals.
- You’re investing in the future: Supporting your local farms today, helps ensure that there will be farms in your community in the future. This is one step towards helping the younger generations understand the benefit of supporting local.