Farmer's Market for Local Produce

I love my local Farmer's Market!  I save a bunch of money, support my local economy and save fossil-fuels.

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!

This is the back side of the entrance. Bright wagons!

Remember the book review invite?  This is definitely reminding me WHY I grow my own food and how important it is to shop local and use the Farmer's Market.  I still have 1 or 2 spots available if you are interested in joining the discussion of the book.  Participants will be announced on Monday along with book details.

Farmer's Market booty and a nosy kitty!

Now for the price comparison:
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.