Lexington: Harvest Market happens Saturday
Lexington Farmers Market offers a friendly reminder.
The Harvest Market will be opening an hour later at 9:00 am and will be open until 2:00 pm.
Come join the market for a great day of fellowship, shopping and holiday spirit!
Benefits of Buying Local Food
Taste
Supporting local farmers means supporting local food. Not only is it fresh, but the more fresh produce is, the more nutrients it has. The produce at the store has often been picked before it was ripe, so it can get to the store before it goes bad. Fresh produce is picked and eaten at its peak. During this time, it’s the freshest and full of nutrients, and it will also taste the best.
Local Food Supports Small Business
Farming is a business just like other small businesses.
Local Food is Better for the Environment
Food sold in the US travels anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 miles to get to our homes, sometimes expiring before it gets there or we have a chance to use it. All this shipping uses large amounts of natural resources (especially fossil fuels), contributes to pollution, and creates trash with extra packaging. Food at the farmers market is transported shorter distances and is generally grown using methods that minimize the impact on the earth.
To Know Where Your Food Comes From
You know your doctor’s name, but do you know your farmer’s name? Support local farmers and meet your farmer face to face, to make them accountable.
To Learn Tips, Tricks and Meal Ideas
Few grocery store cashiers or produce stockers will give you tips on how to cook the ingredients you buy. But if you support local farmers passionate about their produce, you will see they have an abundance of knowledge.
To Build Connections
The farmers market is a community hub—a place to meet up with your friends, or bring your children to try new things.
To Preserve Diversity
Local farms grow a huge number of varieties to provide a long season of harvest. They have an array of eye-catching colors and the best flavors. Many of these are heirlooms, passed down through the generations.
Eat Seasonally
When foods are not in season, they are shipped from far away.
Safer Foods
Although, small farms aren’t always organic producers, they still are generally safer than foods at the supermarket.
Local Food is About the Future
Supporting local farmers today, it ensures farms in your community tomorrow and future generations. These farms will provide nourishing, flavorful and abundant food. Learn more about local food.
