What are some benefits of purchasing foods a local farmers' market?
Why Choose a Farmers' Market?
1 . They help develop a food culture—a variety of foods that are commonly grown in the local area can be displayed and purchased seasonally.
2 . Foods are less processed, and less packaging is used. This creates less waste, which is good for the environment. Moreover, energy resources used to transport foods produced in more distant areas can be saved, thus helping to diminish the size of the region's ecological footprint.
3 . Foods are usually fresher. Most of the foods have been picked within 24 hours of purchase and have not been frozen or treated with preservatives.
4 . Farmers' markets encourage healthier food choices by promoting fresh-picked seasonal fruit and vegetables.
5 . Farmers' markets boost local economies because the food distributor (middleman) is eliminated. Thus, the farmer's income is more likely to be reinvested within the community.
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