Greenmarkets for All!

It’s Monday morning. Which means I’m in that post-weekend hangover. And since the air has yet to punch me in the mouth with the endless cold of New York’s winter, my thoughts are drifting back in the direction of the Farmers’ Market.

Since moving to Brooklyn last fall, I’ve changed my eating habits significantly. Most notably, I eat mostly local food. I know, that should be challenging in a bustling city, shouldn’t it? In reality, not so much. Granted, I’m not eating from my neighbor’s garden, but thanks to the Farmers’ Market, I’m eating mostly food produced within the Tri-State area. Really, I’m not joking.

With $40 (the cost of two pizzas), my girlfriend and I can purchase enough food to last us a week. And it seems more folks are joining along my line of thinking. With a bit of help from community organizations and local government, Farmers’ Markets are becoming a viable source of food for people from all walks of life, especially those from lower income communities.

Dig up some carrots after the jump!
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Sean Gardner