Not all produce is created equal and not all farmer’s markets are created equal either. I encourage you to look around and find the one in your area with the best produce, prices, and selection.
Why visit the farmer’s markets?
- You are supporting the local community and farmers.
- You can get produce fresh from the farm.
- You get a great selection of fresh produce.
- Many offer organic offerings: ask or check the signs.
- At the end of the day, sometimes you can get a bargain. (Ask!)
- Produce is often as cheap as your grocery store and tax is usually included in pricing.
- You can often find eggs, beef, pork and other local items from farmers too!
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I haven’t found produce at the Farmer’s market to be c heaper than grocery store reliably anyway. Do prefer the flavor of fresh lettuce though, so do go and buy that when I can. Prefer fresh corn on the cob too. My son and hubby don’t find the sweet red peppers at the Farmer’s market better than grocery store which surprises me, unless I buy them a bit too early for them to be truely ripe.
I try to go every week, sometimes their produce isn’t as fresh and they mark it down. You can freeze it and get a good deal! (Of course, I have more time for this in the summer.) I LOVE the peppers from the farmer’s market.