That's right - this week celebrates National Farmers' Market Week! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that over 8,000 farmers' markets are listed in their directory and the figures keep growing up!
Easton residents are fortunate to have plenty of shopping options with Simpson Spring and the Original Easton Farmers' Market both featuring fresh local produce, diverse products and that friendly neighborhood spirit that makes every visit worth its weight in gold - yukon gold potatoes can be pretty heavy ya know!
Don't leave home without the kids - better than economic lessons at the supermarket - you will find an adventure at every cart, cost savings in every purchase and lessons in agriculture that make waiting to check out a pleasure. If that doesn't convince you, then try the heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil and infused oil, cucumbers that beg you to pickle and cherries that make every day a jubilee! Pick a new veggie or fruit to try each week, practice math as you count currency and remember to teach your children that they are what they eat - local, organic and diverse.
Stop by the markets this week and celebrate - buyin' local, eatin' fresh and diggin' it! :)
