For Shoppers
Why Farmers' Markets?
Most farmers' market customers come to the markets for the
superior quality and freshness, unusual varieties, and a chance to
support local agriculture and meet the farmers who grow their
food. If you can get much higher quality at a competitive
price, you're getting a lot better value for your money!
- Local or regional and hence fresher, food.
- Food with fewer health risks from chemicals.
- Food produced with methods less likely to harm the
environment.
- Contact with the actual producer of the food.
Farmers' markets offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase
fresh picked, good tasting, seasonal produce from the farmer who
grows it.
A successful farmers' market can be a tremendous resource for a
community, large or small. Fresh food is available at a reasonable
price, the local agricultural economy and the surrounding
marketplace receives an economic boost, and a festive, social
event draws people together.
Look for Farmers' Markets in your community or in an area you
will be visiting: Click Here. Visit several to experience and
compare the differences. Best of all, make shopping at Farmers'
Markets a regular habit. Not only is it good for BC farmers—it's
a healthier shopping alternative.
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BCAFM Brochure (PDF, 315 KB)
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