today at the farmer's market
today at the farmer’s market
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Most produce found in a grocery store is 1-2 weeks old and is often shipped from non-local sources. By shopping at your local farmer’s market or participating in a CSA, you support the local economy and ecological farming practices. But more than that, you’ll reap the benefits of enjoying produce that is grown and harvested sustainably, picked at the optimum stage of ripeness and much fresher than that found in a typical store.

Farmer’s markets are also a wonderful place to discover heirloom and other varieties of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

You can locate your local farmer’s markets using the USDA’s very own Farmer’s Market Search, or you can visit the Local Harvest site to search for both farmer’s markets and CSA’s (as well as organic restaurants, grocery stores and co-ops, and online stores).