ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The rising cost of groceries has local farmers hoping community members rethink shopping in stores and opt to buy food at local markets.
According to a WalletHub report, Illinois ranks 36 out of 50 for spending the most money on groceries with nearly 2% of many households’ median monthly income being used to buy groceries.
Frances Downey, from Peasant Revolt Farm, says typically shoppers view farmers markets are the more expensive option but right now prices may be more affordable…