Buy Local - My Local Farmer’s Market

September 8, 2007 · Print This Article

I’ve posted before about the joy and benefit of buying local (see more under the “Green Living” tab). This Saturday morning my husband and I took a short trip to our local farmers’ market.

Our suburb is surrounded by farms to the north of us (those that haven’t been gobbled up by developers). It is a real treat to be able to purchase food and products from local farmers and other businesses. The food travels less, so we pollute less and there are less preservatives…best of all we’re supporting our local economy.

Between the two of us we enjoyed a freshly made peameal bacon sandwich, an omelette, and sweet cinnamon bun (deliciously made by the folks at “Buncha Farmers” Country Store - that’s Paul from Buncha Farmers at the right). Live music was playing and we enjoyed the company of our community neighbors. It was a wonderful Saturday Morning.