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Here\u00a0are just 10 of the many reasons it\u2019s healthier to buy food from farmer\u2019s markets.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Freshness<\/b>. Farmer\u2019s markets sell recently picked produce \u2014 usually less than 24 hours since harvesting\u00a0so it\u2019s much fresher than store-bought.<\/p>

2. Locally grown.<\/b>\u00a0Items at farmer\u2019s markets have not \u201ctravelled\u201d far. The carbon footprint to transport from nearby farms is teeny compared to what\u2019s consumed over hundreds and thousands of miles by sea, air or long-distance trucking.<\/p>

3. Nutritional value.<\/b>\u00a0Nutritional content is greater with fresh and local foods since they\u2019ve been harvested recently and\u00a0haven\u2019t been sitting on grocery shelves, or in warehouses, or traveled long distances.<\/p>

4. Better taste.<\/b>\u00a0Sample a strawberry that was recently picked. Not only does nutrition improve when eating local, seasonal produce, but flavor also skyrockets. Items are picked at their peak, not artificially \u201cforced\u201d or \u201crestrained\u201d from reaching ripeness.<\/p>

5. Cleaner and safer.<\/b>\u00a0Farmer\u2019s market produce is often grown organically or with far more care and personal attention. Produce sold in regular stores may\u00a0be\u00a0full of pesticides, fungicides, and other chemical fertilizers and sprays. Similarly, breads & baked goods aren\u2019t pumped full of unhealthy preservatives that extend shelf life.<\/p>

6. Custom sizing.<\/b>\u00a0Pick one or two carrots if that\u2019s all you need. You won\u2019t be forced to buy an entire bag. Same with other items. Buy portions that match your needs, which means less waste and less over-eating.<\/p>

7. Control what you\u2019re getting.<\/b>\u00a0Inspect items for freshness. You won\u2019t be forced to buy items that are pre-packaged and hard to tell their quality. In stores, foods and herbs are often sold in sealed containers. How often do you get home and open them only to find they\u2019re over-ripe, wilted, or slimy?<\/p>

8. Keeps our communities healthy, too.<\/b>\u00a0The more we support local farmers who grow food in healthy ways, the more they\u2013and their beautiful farmland\u2013will flourish. Buying at local markets puts money directly into the pockets of local farmers and craftspeople rather than industrial conglomerates.<\/p>

9. Free exercise.<\/b>\u00a0We can often walk or bike to the markets, getting free exercise. Besides, simply walking in the open air is a good way to get vitamin D.<\/p>

10. Fun and educational for the whole family.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Engaging with farmers and local artisans can be full of discovery and excitement. Bring the kids. Ask for tips\/recipes on how to prepare food in healthy, tasty ways. Bump into neighbors and friends. Enjoy a sense of shared belonging and caring. Shopping in grocery stores can be an isolating experience and a chore. By contrast, shopping at farmer markets reinforces social bonds and can be a fun activity for the whole family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Santee Farmers Market Every Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm & 3pm to 6pm in the winter Learn More Here\u00a0are just 10 of the many reasons it\u2019s healthier to buy food from farmer\u2019s markets. 1. Freshness. Farmer\u2019s markets sell recently picked produce \u2014 usually less than 24 hours since harvesting\u00a0so it\u2019s much fresher than store-bought. 2. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8142,"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/8142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/santeefarmersmarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}