Elmore Autauga News
As farmers markets begin to open across Millbrook, Wetumpka and Prattville, they offer more than just fresh produce. They bring the community closer to the source of its food. In a time when most groceries travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before reaching store shelves, local markets offer something different. Food with fewer miles, fewer hands and a clearer story.
The idea is simple. The fewer miles your food travels, the fresher it is. Beyond freshness, low mile food often means better flavor, longer shelf life and a smaller environmental footprint. Instead of being harvested early and shipped across the country, produce from local farmers is often picked at peak ripeness and brought directly to market…