Howdy, folks! I hope you are blessed, healthy, and doing well!
This might be a short post, but I wanted to share with you that I am now a big fan of farmer's markets. Up until recently, I had never really been to one. I have always liked the concept, but never actually got around to going to one. The idea of supporting local is of course very important. However, I thought it was difficult to find the time to go to my local markets.
My local farmer's market in town is on Mondays. I almost always work until 4 pm on Mondays, and I try to get my workout in as soon as possible after getting home. By the time I would be ready to go, it maybe would be pushing 5:30. And you know I have to eat dinner before it gets too late. I believe my local market is open until 6:30, and I wasn't sure what the options would be like getting that late.
About a month ago, I wanted to make an effort to actually try going one Monday. I figured it would be a light workout day, with the walk to and from being the workout (it's roughly about a mile walk to get there from my house). In fact, the first time I went, I had to wait out a short rain shower.
Well, I am glad I went. While there were only about 2 or 3 stands, they had everything I wanted. My purpose that day was at least getting a few green peppers and just generally checking the place out. I was also pleasantly surprised with the fact that they also took credit cards. (You have to understand, I live in a small town and I wasn't sure if the small local vendors would take plastic.) I did take cash just to be sure, though.
The people were very friendly. They answered the couple of questions that I had and were helpful.
I have since been going almost every Monday. And while I don't think he was there the first time I went, there is also a guy that sells mushrooms! I believe that he grows most of the mushrooms, but he also goes out and harvests some from the woods. I leave with my reusable bags full and a big smile on my face. While there may not be too many weeks left in the season, I will definitely be making sure I go and supporting our local farmers going forward.
And please cross your fingers for me that they have apple cider this upcoming Monday!
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