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Advantages of Farmers Markets



Naturally, is easy to list some of the advantages of Farmers Markets, like the ones we have in the Houston area. First of all, it helps farmers stay in business as well as preserve natural resources. Wholesale farmers et for produce are much lower than what they can get selling retail. Farmers who sell direct to the public without going through a middle man get a better price. Preservation n Farmland is important for the health of the environment and water supply is widely held view against people in developed countries. Sustainably managed farms conserve soil clean water and provide a habitat for wildlife. Farmers selling directly to consumers at farmers markets have continued to achieve these higher returns.

Produce found at Farmers Markets are known for being locally grown and also very fresh. Farmers are allowed to pick produce at the peak of flavor, preserve the nutritional content and since locally grown produce doesn't travel as far to get to their consumers, that difference in mileage saves fossil fuels.

Often, these markets might feature meats that are raised humanely on pasture, handmade farmstead cheese, eggs and poultry.

Farmers markets are an integral part of the urban/farm linkage. They allow consumers to have access to the local grown, farm fresh produce, it allows the farmer to have a personal relationship with their customers.

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