Farmers Markets

Farmers markets are a great way to buy fresh produce, while supporting your local farmers. What are farmers markets? These markets are public spaces filled with booths with fresh produce and value added items. As of 2014, 8,268 Farmers Markets were registered in the US, and year by year that number is increasing. There are many benefits to farmers markets including: more profit that goes to the farmers due to their selling directly to the consumers; the produce that they sell is fresher; the produce has a smaller carbon footprint than grocery store produce (from less refrigeration and not traveling across the country); farmers market produce also often avoids excessive packaging that will go to the landfill, which is extremely hazardous to the Earth as a whole; and finally farmers markets are an enjoyable experience.

To find Farmers Markets in the Twin Cities, Click the link here http://www.startribune.com/your-guide-to-more-than-70-twin-cities-farmers-markets/421381523/

For more information on the dangers of packaging, check out this website https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/13/waste-plastic-food-packaging-recycling-throwaway-culture-dave-hall.