During our class we discussed eating healthy and how to help the local farmers. Webkin , Madam X and Fan lady all have family gardens at their house. Star Gazer said she helps out with her family’s garden on weekends and enjoys the fresh veggies and fruit. This weekend she harvested raspberries. “They were amazing!
One way to be healthier is to take advantage of all the wonderful fresh vegetables and fruits sold at your local farmer's market. Locally grown produce is usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested. Enjoying fruits and vegetables at their freshest also helps ensure you get the most nutritional benefit, as nutritional value can decline with time. Why should we buy at the Farmers Market?
1. You know what you are getting. You can ask the farmer about how the produce was grown. Was there pesticides used or is it organic?
2. The food is fresher. Most of the produce is fresh and less then 24 hours from being harvested.
3. You help the environment. Buy fresh means there is no store packaging waste and energy used to refrigerate the produce.
4. You support local farmers. By buying direct we are paying our farmers a fair price for produce, which helps them stay in business.
No matter where you live, make a point to stop by your local farmers market weekly and buy what is available for fruits and vegetables, instead of picking up your produce at your closest supermarket.
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