Quality & Nutrition- Produce loses nutrients when it sits in storage for too long. Sometimes more preserving methods are required to keep it fresh. For example; peaches and apples will be coated with petroleum based wax and tomatoes will be picked before they are ripe. You will find better quality and fresher food from a local farmer.
Flavor- This goes hand in had with nutrition and quality. More nutrient dense food will taste better.
Environmental- The food doesn't have to travel as far to get on your plate. Better for you and better for the economy! It's great to support your small local farms.
Save Money- Most of the time you can save money on good quality food and find great deals that you wouldn't at a grocery store.
Don't have a local farmers market?
Just in time for Small Business Saturday is a new place for small businesses to thrive. At GrowFoo you can buy and sell organic food products and organic goods like; organic produce, bath & body products, spices and home items, while supporting small farms. Sign up to sell organic products, chat on the forum and shop!
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