Why Farmer's Markets And Farmers Are More Popular Than Ever
With all the news about food linked illnesses (see my earlier posts on salmonella), farmers have become the
new celebrities.
When we have concerns about food, we want to know on more personal level where the food is being grown. This is partly behind more of the popularity behind co-ops, farmers markets, and pick-it yourself facilities.
An article in the NY Magazine talks about Amy Hepworth, one of the new celebrity farmers. She's blending traditional farming with new techniques to deliver widely sought after produce in New York. Click to read more
Both my daughters have joined co-ops and have their own gardens near their homes to have the freshest produce they can get. By doing this they support and sustain healthy eating, and good gardening. I know there are others like my daughters who are also carrying on the tradition and satisfaction of fresh produce.
Thanks to J Shad for the photo.
There's nothing like a great tomato and a proud Dad.
All in a gardener's day,
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Comments on Why Farmer's Markets And Farmers Are More Popular Than Ever
I think it would be great to have most of my food locally grown when possible. I would prefer to know exactly where my food is being grown and by whom, even if it cost a little more. I prefer organic and it's hard to know it's truly organic if you have no idea where it came from.
Eric,I agree with you. Seems with all the technology out there today there must be a way to track food origins.
Local growing and our buying encourages more people to grow locally. Whenever I can I'll buy locally grown.