Farmer’s markets are a good way to get fresh and healthy fruit and vegetables, and help out our farmers. Here are 10 reasons why you should make the trip to the fresh food market.

1- Less food miles- As all of the produce is local, the markets cut food miles down as there is no food transportation. This is good for the environment as well as keeping the producers costs down.
2- Less waste- most of the produce is loose and unpacked so it means there is less rubbish to throw out.
3- Fresh Goods- Getting meat and vegetables from a farmers market means you’re always guaranteed to have fresh products. They will be the freshest products you can buy.
4- Better practice- these markets encourage more sustainable production practices for farmers. These may include organic farming or pesticide-free.
5- Get more- These markets have a reputation for offering more variety. There will be different products grown on different farms and can offer you more than supermarkets.
6- Customer service- you can ask the farmers questions directly, rather than ask someone who has no idea. These people produce the food so they know all about where it comes from.
7- Local business- getting food from the farmers market means giving money to local businesses. It helps the local economy as well as increasing employment.
8- Supporting producers- these markets cut out the middleman and allow farmers to make their own prices and deals.
9- Tradition- farmers markets bring back the sense of traditional life and traditional country ways and farming.
10- Community- the community feel of a farmers market is relaxed and makes you feel comfortable. Knowing you can asks questions about the products and knowing you have truly fresh fruit and vegetables is one that supermarkets cannot supply.