Farmers Markets can come in all shapes and sizes, from a small co-op gathering in a parking lot to a complex covering large acreage.   We'll examine some common characteristics of Farmers Markets, and the benefits of shopping at them. According to Wikipedia, a Farmers Market is :  " usually held outdoors, in public spaces, where farmers can sell produce to the public. Whereas these markets were commonplace before the Industrial age, they were often replaced in modernized cities with grocery stores that sell food that is usually pre-packaged and shipped from long distances. With the start of … [Read more...]

This egg-cellent video produced by the Cornucopia Institute shows graphically the difference in humanely, organically farmed chickens, and those in egg production houses. In the video, it mentions purchasing local family-farmed eggs at the Farmer's Market. This is just another example of how your local Farmer's Market supports the age-old tradition of family farms, and helps your friends and neighbors sustain their way of life! Click the link below to view the video: Scrambled Eggs ***************************** … [Read more...]