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FARMERS’ MARKET VS. • Produce in supermarkets tends to
SUPERMARKET be varieties that ship well, but don’t
necessarily taste good.
If I need a vegetable, I go to the back yard Why do I prefer the farmers’ market?
to see what’s in the garden. If that’s a • Produce is fresh, sometimes picked
disappointment, my next option is the only a few hours before I buy it.
farmers’ market. There I find beautiful, • In general, the produce has fewer
fresh, and uneaten vegetables (as well as
pesticides.
breads, meats, eggs, plants and crafts) to • Talk about customer service. Local
suit my needs. Only if I can’t find what I farmers literally stand behind their
need at the farmers’ market do I go to the produce, eager to talk with you about
supermarket for produce.
varieties, preparation, and preservation.
• It’s local. That impacts quality,
Why is the local supermarket my third taste, nutritional value, even carbon
choice for produce?
footprint.
• Supermarket produce is not as
fresh as farmers’ market fare. What about price?
• Some items are coated or treated
The supermarket offers convenience and
to give the appearance of freshness. variety. But on comparable items the
• Supermarket produce typically
farmers’ market competes well in price
loses nutritional value as it is transported and, in my opinion, quality. The farmers’
from far away. market doesn’t replace the supermarket,
• Produce in supermarket tends to
but it’s a good alternative for fresh
come from large producers who use heavy produce. Valoración
pesticides and petroleum-based fertilizers
to provide “perfect” specimens for the
consumer.

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