As the first cool breezes of late summer begin to whisper through the mountains, we’re reminded that fall and the school year are just around the corner.
Now is the time to soak up that late summer goodness, especially with the recent passing of National Farmers Market Week! While we are always celebrating farmers markets, this week is a chance to dig deeper and recognize all that goes into making farmers markets possible and the benefits they bring to our region.
Not only do farmers markets offer an incredible diversity of produce and food products grown and made right here in our region, markets help to stimulate our local economies, increase our region’s food system resilience, keep farmers farming while preserving farmland, and make fresh food more accessible while fostering healthier communities. Markets don’t just happen either! Behind the scenes, farmers markets are operating with the help of market staff, board members, volunteers, and the support of the community–that’s you! Be sure to get out to a market before the summer is over and while the abundance is high…