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July 26, 2007

Discover a local farmers market

By Kashi Read more 7 day challenge, adventures, daily challenge, local eating, and research
Challenge Yourself for: 7 days

Locally grown foods are not only beneficial for the environment, they're often a lot fresher and cheaper too. Then, there's the added bonus of supporting local businesses. Make an effort this week to find out where and when your community's next local farmers' market takes place. Plan a trip. _(We've given you 7 days to complete your research. When you log your progress, you only need to log as many days as you think are applicable.)_

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  1. 48_avatar 75

    I buy all my produce at the local farmers market called Sprouts. It is a indoor farmers market in a grocery store design. I love it!

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    whirls commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    haven’t found one myself, that is close but still looking

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      sommerm0484 over 1 year ago

      Try going to a local farm and see if they will sell you some of their produce.

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    happyhealthy commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Haven’t found a CSA challenge but I’ll post this here…we joined one today.
    Actually had made first efforts i October, but they’d just stopped for the season.
    Can’t wait! Fresh eggs, too!

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    chefmike commented on this. about 3 years ago

    Isn’t it amazing what we can do as a people to suppiort those hard-working farmers?
    Prices can vary and in some instinces/not all even be more expensive but don’t you just hate it when you taste a tomatoe or anything at the store and it does not even taste like one?? Our culture today is mass produce and profits. We lose touch with the quality/freshness aspect.

    A Farmer’s Market is a great way to support local growers/producers and get optimal taste and nutrition at the same time for yourself.

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    KashiLara commented on this. over 3 years ago

    That farm in Nantucket sounds great! Finally, I’m home on a Sunday and can go to my local farmers market. This time of year, I like to find peaches and plums there as they seem to be a lot sweeter than what I find at the store.

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    Kacie commented on this. about 4 years ago

    discoved them, but they seem to be all closed for the season :(

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    JLopretta commented on this. over 4 years ago

    There’s a few farms so close to my house, out in Fairfield and Napa, some u-pick farms too, and I found their prices are lower than the farmer’s markets and the food is even better than the farmers markets and a million times better that what I’m finding at the grocery store!

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    marscape commented on this. over 4 years ago

    On my way home everyday i see a sign..” farmers market on Thursday” this week i will be stopping!

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    bdizzle commented on this. over 4 years ago

    i will totally have to do that!!!

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    holliday commented on this. over 4 years ago

    going to walk to a small one about 1 mile from my home so i’ll finish 2 goals in 1 today!

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    sjrollins commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I love my local farmer’s market that’s been around over 100 years. Bartlett’s farm on Nantucket Island is wonderful. They grow organic greens, veggies, flower and plants, and import other produce. They have a great selection of cheeses, olives, meats and have a bakery and fresh deli/prepared foods. They are like a mini whole foods market. I love supporting a local farm that has been such a huge part of the local economy and history of this island. :) http://www.bartlettsfarm.com

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    dragonfly2709 commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Well haven’t got to a new one yet, but did find a listing of some in my area which I will check out as soon as I can. Do go to one held in Freehold each Tuesday. It’s small but maybe it will catch on.

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    andym commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Mission Hill! I haven’t been yet, but I’ve heard good things…

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    Shelby commented on this. over 4 years ago

    There are a couple farmers markets I want to check out in the area that I found on Yelp! I need to find something to replace the Ferry Building in San Francisco.