Did you know that each ingredient (conventional or pre-packaged) "on your table" has traveled an average of 1,500 miles?!? When I shot at the Farmer's Market the food has come a few hundred miles. I am fortunate to live in a warm climate. It has been unusually cold the last 2 weeks but our highs have been in the 70s and our lows in the 50s.
No snow!
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| This is the back side of the entrance. Bright wagons! |
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| Farmer's Market booty and a nosy kitty! |
I didn't write it down so I'm only listing the price I remember.
FM=Farmer's Market GS=Grocery Store
Tomatoes:
FM- $.80 per pound!!! GS $3.99 per pound
Red Onions:
FM $.80 per pound GS $1.99 per pound
Celery
FM $1 per head GS $1.99 each
Red Potatoes
FM $1 per pound GS $2.50 per pound
These are just a few example of what I purchased and how much I saved, PLUS most of the items are locally grown!
Fresh Veggies!
Last but certainly not least, there are currently 2 heirloom seeds giveaways going on at the moment.
The Self-Sufficient HomeAcre and Black Fox Homestead have teamed up for a fantastic giveaway!
Simply Living, a contributor for Modern Homesteaders, just announced their "Name That Homestead" New Beginnings for Spring package.
I'll announce ANOTHER on Monday!!!
Join me as I party at Farmgirl Friday , LHITS , Wildcrafting Wednesday and HERE.
I love farmers' markets however we only get them in the summer. Boo-hoo!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a savings, plus fresh!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Farmer's Markets!! Ours have started up again I think! Can't wait to get started going again! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteFresh veggies are always so much yummier! We have some stands on the side of the road here in New Zealand sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGlad your spreading the shop local word! THanks for sharing on the Photo Friday Blog Hop- yummy looking produce :) We hope to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great savings! Thats where we go when we don't have it in our garden.
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That is definitely one thing I miss about living in Pa ... there were so many farmers markets so close to us. Unfortunately where we live now there isn't any very close at all so all my savings would be drowned by the gas to get there. Boo :(
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I need to make a point to go to farmers markets this summer. THanks for the great post!
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I have never thought about the miles on a product, but you're right, the majority of them must have a ton. Yet another reason to support local farmers when shopping.
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize Farmer's Markets were known for such low prices! And so much healthier, too. :)
ReplyDeleteBtw, jealous of the NO SNOW! And thanks for linking-up each week at A Humble Bumble :)
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I love farmer's markets. We have one a couple of miles down the road and we love to go there and buy our fruit and veg. They even allow you to pick your own!
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Happy Wednesday :D
Michelle xx