Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal

Today is the start of National Farmers Market Week! So, what does that mean to the average person? It means a time to celebrate and thank a farmer for providing you with nothing but the freshest and the best available in your area. Okay, so many markets bring fruits and veggies in to resell...it's not the best scenario but it does help farmers markets stay alive during off season growing times. Then you have to consider the “value added” products which certainly do add to the farmers market atmosphere. Think about those jams, jellies, baked goods, pickles and herb seasoning that the market member created using their recipes...many of which have been handed down for generations. And, how about the wonderful cuts of various meats available...beef, pork, lamb, poultry...many raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones. Nature at its finest! Free range eggs, who could want for anything more! Fresh cut flowers and herbs...just one more reason to shop at your local farmers market.

The support that a community brings to a farmers market is amazing in terms of keeping things within their community! This is the one week of the year, although I hope you shop each week, to visit your local farmers market and see the wonderful items available. Who knows, you might skip that weekly shopping trip to the grocery store and find that you love supporting your local farmers market! Trust me, it's a good thing and our farmers sure do appreciate your support...it lets us do what we love and I can guarantee it will bring a smile to your face knowing that you have helped a farm survive in today's concrete world! :)