Support Local Farmers

Every Saturday a large crowd gathers at the local farmers market and while each individual holds their own reasons for perusing the isles, I attend the farmers market for the following reasons.  The sense of community as well as the vibrant colors of various produce radiates natural beauty, the market celebrates and influences support for local growers and buying locally grown food is good for the environment.  

I find myself to be a very observant person and the differentiation among those who attend the farmers market never ceases to amaze me.  This Saturday morning crowd, made up of people from all walks of life, radiates the feeling of a close-knit community. Walking among this seemingly ginormous family, the customers take-in a truly picturesque scenery. Vendors use their products to capture the true beauty of what nature has to offer.  Products are arranged in heaping piles that cause me to become instantly captivated.

Besides the scenery, shopping at the farmers market is a great and easy way to support local farmers.  The country is seeing a steady decrease in the amount of family owned farms.  Large corporations are taking away business and causing smaller operations to go under.  Attending the farmers market is no more difficult than going to a grocery store but the affecting outcome is much greater.

When I go to the farmers market I never leave empty handed.  Each week as I make the short three block trek back to my home I notice that my canvas bag is a little heavier than the time before and my conscious is a much lighter.