{"id":581,"date":"2022-07-26T09:33:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T14:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/?p=581"},"modified":"2022-07-26T09:33:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T14:33:41","slug":"5-reasons-to-support-your-local-farmers-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-support-your-local-farmers-market\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Support Your Local farmers Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over here at BasketWorks, we pride ourselves on not being mercenaries; oh no, we\u2019re all about supporting the community, as we\u2019ve previously discussed<\/a>. In that vein (Isn\u2019t that the strangest expression?), we\u2019re back with another way to convey to your municipality that you\u2019ve got their back.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmers markets do just this, providing a platform for local businesses to get together and sell their wares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local farmers markets are a fun and fresh way to spend a morning. Whether shopping for locally harvested produce, freshly laid eggs, or locally crafted organic beer, you can count on your market to have seasonal products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we look at  five reasons to get involved and show your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You Give More Back to Your Local Farms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you shop at grocery stores over farmers markets, you may be taking money out of the farmer\u2019s pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the University of Nebraska<\/a>, only 10% of the money spent on farmed goods goes to the farmer. The rest of those funds go toward packaging, shipping, marketing, and other costs involved in third-party sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By shopping at your local farmers market, you ensure more of your money goes directly to the farmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This supports your local economy and the small business owners who live in your community. Plus, you can reward yourself with a bag of kettle corn popcorn or some other indulgent farmers market treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Food and Products are Fresh and In-Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Farmers markets don\u2019t ship products in from other countries. They rely on locally grown produce and locally crafted goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This provides freshly baked bread, in-season fruit and vegetables, and a multitude of other fresh products to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no concern over spoiled dairy, undersized vegetables, or tasteless out-of-season melons. Instead, sink your teeth into bright, crisp flavors, and take home bags of groceries you can feel good about serving your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. A Diverse Selection of Local Goods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Farmers markets are designed with locals in mind. This means the stalls at your market reflect your community and the products and services you crave. Most markets feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n