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I usually have so much fun visiting a farmer’s market. There’s something new to explore and they always have what’s in season. You’ll never go to the same market twice. It’s why you have to keep going throughout the season. There are so many great reasons to visit a farmer’s market that I want to let you in on some of my top reasons. After learning about how great farmer’s markets are, you’ll want to get to a farmer’s market ASAP. 8 benefits of visiting A FARMERS MARKET 1. Support Local Businesses Farmer’s Markets are busting at the seems with small, local business. Businesses aren’t traveling far week after week unless they are close by. Shopping at farmer’s markets ensures that you’re shopping local and shopping small. I always get more personalized service and care when I’m shopping from neighbors. The owners are invested in the success and the customers’ satisfaction. The difference is usually night and day. You can ask questions of how the items were made and suggestions for how to use the products. 2. Get Inspired Every now and then I’ll get uninspired by food. The ideas aren’t flowing and I don’t even have a desire for good standby meals. I’ll visit a farmer’s market to get inspired by the different items there. The markets will have different produce that isn’t popular enough for big grocery stores to bring in. For example, I visited a farmer’s market this month and found fresh fava beans. Fresh beans aren’t at my neighborhood grocery store. You can ask the farmer’s their favorite way to use the products. They are the experts at preparing their foods so they can inspire you to create something different. 3. Not Every Farmer’s Market is the Same In some areas, you can find an open farmer’s market year-around. The peak is during the spring and summer months. The markets start opening up in May and usually last until September or October. Even in your same city, the
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