Facts about your Farmers Market

This is a bit of interesting information you can think about next time you visit your local Farmer's Market.

Farmers' markets consist of individual vendors, mostly farmers, who set up booths, tables or stands, outdoors or indoors, to sell produce, meat products, fruits and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. Farmers markets add value to communities:^[1]

• Farmers/producers sell directly to consumers, minimizing profit loss by circumventing the middleman.
• Consumers get to buy direct from the farmer/producer.
• Consumers can obtain organic fruits and vegetables from Certified Organic farmers
• Consumers get to enjoy fresh, seasonally-grown food that was produced within a drivable distance from their homes.
• More capital remains in the consumers’ community.

Farmers markets are worldwide and reflect their area's culture and economy. Their size ranges from a few stalls to several city blocks. In some cultures, live animals, imported delicacies unavailable locally, and personal goods and crafts are sold.  (wikipedia.com)

As we have attended the Rexburg Market and the Pier View Market in Idaho Falls we have been able to meet many great people and associate with great vendors.  Each market has a different personality and attitude.  Each market is unique to its location.  As farmers markets are on the rise, more and more fresh produce will be available to the public at great prices.  So go out and help support your community and your neighbors by visiting your local Farmer's Market this weekend.