Check out your local Farmers Markets!
They're everywhere! There are now more than 8,000 farmers markets operating nationwide. More people than ever are discovering the wonderful things cropping up at farmers markets. Did you know:
They're everywhere! There are now more than 8,000 farmers markets operating nationwide. More people than ever are discovering the wonderful things cropping up at farmers markets. Did you know:
- Foods offered at markets are at their freshest peak of flavor and nutrition. Items are not "bred " for long shelf life. Grocery store produce is often 7-14 days from harvest when it becomes available to you.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients.
- Shopping your farmers market supports your local economy.
- Browsing your local farmers market gets kids involved by letting them help choose their foods. They can also have fun and be involved finding recipes to try out new foods.
- Your local farmers and producers have ideas about preparing their products. Get to know your producers on a personal level.
- Gathering at the farmers market strengthens community. Learn about all the things that grow where you live. Meet new people. Catch up with friends. Enjoy the outdoors.
- You can often find items at markets that you can't find at any grocery stores because they only receive what is generally available on a much larger scale.
- Markets have been revitalizing often-neglected downtown or town park spaces.
Farmers Markets feature local fruits and vegetables grown naturally, meats from animals that are treated humanely, fresh milk products, handmade cheeses and butters, eggs from free-range fowl, healthy pickled and fermented foodstuffs, heirloom varieties of vegetables that have been nurtured by these growers for years, and local fruits that you might not even know were grown in your area.
Markets feature artisans who produce hand-made items locally for your pleasure and enjoyment, growing their small business ventures in these vibrant community settings and sharing their love of their crafts.
You may also find vendors who simply have fun sharing their wares, produce or baked delicacies with their neighbors just as a hobby!
So, socially as well as sensually, farmers markets offer a rich and appealing environment everyone can enjoy!
Markets feature artisans who produce hand-made items locally for your pleasure and enjoyment, growing their small business ventures in these vibrant community settings and sharing their love of their crafts.
You may also find vendors who simply have fun sharing their wares, produce or baked delicacies with their neighbors just as a hobby!
So, socially as well as sensually, farmers markets offer a rich and appealing environment everyone can enjoy!
** Please see our drop-down menu of local Fremont County Farmers Markets for
dates and times of operation and for vendor information. **
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Both our vendors and our shoppers are important cogs in the economic wheel that drives the success of our towns and our county. We appreciate your support of Fremont Local Foods.
Thanks!
The mission of Fremont Local Foods is to promote the production and consumption of food from Wyoming's beautiful Wind River Basin.
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Rebuilding the local food network in Fremont County
Fremont Local Foods Executive Committee:
Steve Doyle, Sherry Shelley, Jack Schmidt, Kim Briddle and Carole Short
fremontlocalfoods@gmail.com
for more information: 307-851-8712
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