Fresh Produce From A Farmers Market
Believe it or not, there was once a time that the only way to get fresh produce was to either grow it yourself or visit a farmers market. Supermarkets were unheard of and in fact are a recently new innovation to help improve people’s lives.
Yes, the farming industry dates back to prehistoric man but in the past most families grew their own produce in small gardens and hoped that it would be enough to get them through the long winter. If they were really lucky, then they would have a bumper harvest and could sell off the excess at market.
Saunders had a great idea and one that has benefited mankind immensely. But it did cost some people their livelihood. When grocery stores began to flourish, the farmers market began to decline. In 1994 there were only around 1,755 markets in the United States.
Most people preferred the convenience of the grocery stores. But with the rebirth of the organic movement, local farmers’ markets began to flourish again. A count in 1996 revealed that the local markets had more than doubled to around 4,385.
Everyone should take a trip to a farmers market. You have the wonderful opportunity to pick up fresh produce and even find canned items, such as jams and jellies. It is a wonderful experience. You can check out www.farmersmarket.com to get a listing of farmers markets located all around the country. Some are even completely organic!
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