Celebrate National Farmers Market Week . . .
This week marks the 15th play in the nation’s food and agricultural economy. What better way to celebrate easy access to farm-fresh produce than to visit the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on Aug. 3-9. The market offers fresh produce that fosters the relationships between farmers, consumers, chefs and restaurant owners. Support your community by attending this event Wednesday or Saturdaymorning. Before you go, take a look at some of the best things about the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market.
• You’ll learn a lot. The farmers market is just as much an educational experience as it is a great place to stock up on produce. Farmers at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market are experts on their products and are quick to provide cooking tips and new recipe ideas.
• GFM has an energetic atmosphere. This isn’t the biggest farmers market in the United States, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm. The market has a lively environment with lots of people, young and old, walking from booth to booth taking in all the options, engaging with each other and learning from the local farmers.
•GFM is local. Locally grown produce is fresher, there are no harmful additives and it’s generally grown with fewer chemicals. Plus buying local helps support the community. This is a great perk if you’re into the local food movement. According to SaveOnEnergy.com, supporters of the movement only purchase food that originated within a 100-mile radius of where it’s consumed. Look for the Piedmont Grown label for products grown in the 37 counties of North Carolina’s Piedmont region.
•GFM accepts SNAP. Customers can stretch their SNAP dollars further at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Each month the market’s board reviews and authorizes the SNAP matching program. The market is doubling up to $15 worth of SNAP tokens for itsWednesday visitors through the end of August.
• You can get great products. When it comes down to it, the best thing about the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market is its range of products. In addition to garden-fresh fruits and veggies, vendors offer goat cheese, pastries, fresh honey, flowers, eggs, grass-fed beef and more.