What better way is to go green than to buy local? Buying local produce supports your entire community and encourages local farmers to keep growing. I have always enjoyed touring farmers markets whether I'm home or out of town. Some treasure is always to be found among the glorious plants and locally grown fruits and veggies.
It’s summertime and that means two things: 1) There are loads of delicious farm fresh produce available at your local farmers market every week; and 2) American Farmland Trust’s America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest has kicked into gear and we need your votes to win!
The process is simple. To vote for your favorite market, all you have to do is:
1.) Go to www.farmland.org/vote
2.) Type in the name of your favorite farmers market and,
3.) Click “Vote”
That’s it. That’s all it takes to bring your favorite farmer's market one step closer to being America’s favorite farmers market!
According to American Farmland Trust (AFT), the purpose of this contest is to re-connect local consumers to local farms, with the ultimate goal of keeping our nation’s farm and ranch land productive and healthy! Buying at the farmers market keeps money in the local community and helps farms and ranches remain economically viable. By voting, you’re helping support farms and communities across the nation. As American Farmland Trust says, “No Farms No Food™!”
So don’t forget to vote for your favorite farmer's market at www.farmland.org/vote and spread the word! Big thanks to everyone who has already voted!
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