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Benefits of Shopping at a Local Farmers Market
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Benefits of Buying Produce at a Local Farmers Market
Living in the Garden State affords residence a great opportunity to shop for farm fresh produce at any of the estimated 150 farmer’s markets scattered throughout the state. Fiorentino’s Farm Market, located in Hammonton, NJ, proudly offers a variety of rotating seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers and many other market items for the local community to enjoy. The farmers market benefits are bountiful, from the abundance of fresh produce items to affordability and social experience. Read Fiorentino’s Farm Market’s list below to learn the many benefits to shopping at your local farmer’s market.
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Wide Variety. Farmer’s markets are known for having hard-to-find and unique produce items that grocery stores won’t normally carry. Be adventurous and try something new!
Minimally Processed. Produce found at a local market is usually less processed than fruits and vegetables found at a grocery store. Fruits and vegetables without all of the added chemicals, antibiotics and modifications are healthier and contain more nutrients.
Support Local Community. Buying local means more of your money stays within the community, rather than going to big, brand name corporations.
Affordable. A big misconception is that local & organic means more money, but at a farmer’s market that is not the case. Not only are the prices less expensive at the produce market, compared to the grocery store, you get more for your money (per pound) and it lasts twice as long!
More Nutritious. Produce pumped with fewer chemicals then sold when they’re perfectly ripe means they can hold more nutritional value.
Tastes Better. Grown and picked at the perfect ripeness, then delivered directly to the farmer’s market means you’re receiving high quality, super fresh produce.
Seasonal. You’ll find a large assortment of fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables which rotate all year long. Check out our chart of seasonal farmers market produce available.
Cut your Carbon Footprint. Produce at the farmer’s market has usually traveled less miles, which reduces the emissions into the atmosphere. Furthermore, as our farmers market shopping tips blog points out, shoppers tend to use reusable bags, cutting down on plastic waste.
Fresh, Quality Produce: Farmer’s market produce is known for its quality and freshness. This is because is it locally grown with less chemicals and picked at the perfect ripeness.
Social Experience: Besides the abundance of fresh, quality produce available, a trip to the local farmer’s market is a great way to bring the community together. Talk to the farmers, learn more about community businesses, even share recipes to get your fellow shoppers inspired.