Farmer’s Markets are not just a place to get fresh locally grown produce, but there are also a place where community can connect and grow. Having a farmer’s market supports the local farmers and the local community as a whole as money spent in the community stays in the community. All of this helps revitalize our neighborhoods and towns. It is a simple idea, yet in our community in North Eastern Kentucky all of the “farmer’s markets” are out in the outlining parts of the county. None are centrally located and provide the amenities you see in other towns.
Here is the farmer’s market in Lexington. It has grown since I moved to Eastern Kentucky.
Buying local food helps the local economy and gets better food to our tables. With the current health crisis we are in our area.
There is also a movement to be able to use Food Stamps or Electronic Benefit Transfers, EBT cards at the Farmer’s Market.
Think of all of the local farms and jobs we could support if we helped support the family farm in our areas.
Farmer’s Markets have become a place where community can gather and share and help keep their local economies viable. They have become community centers where people can not only find and share great food and culture.
folkedtech 