It is coming to that time of the week where you need to go grocery shopping for dinner, but you are tired of paying so much for below average produce.  So why not try something a little different and try out the local farmer’s market in town?  Farmers markets are becoming quite popular around the country. And that is no surprise because of all the advantages that they have over regular grocery stores.  The Farmer’s Market in the Tucson area has really brought together the families of farmers from all over!  The local farmers market in your city, Bradenton, can really be a gold-find!

Regular grocery market food travels thousands of miles before it gets to the respective stores, which can be quite damaging to the merchandise.  When you shop at farm stands and local farmers markets the food is locally grown, better for your family, and better-tasting!  It also helps the environment because it cuts down on the carbon-dioxide emissions from those long journeys that the trucks make.

Shopping locally can also help out your community by putting money back into the place you call home.  Normally growers who supply to grocery stores only get 18 cents on every dollar. If you start buying from the farmers directly more money will go to them and in turn they put more money back into the community.  The local Bradenton Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday from 2:30pm-6:30pm.  The market is only minutes from the The Yacht Club complex, so if you enjoy the experience make sure to go back!

Health Park East
6050 53rd Ave E.
Bradenton, FL 34203

Photo By Kevin Coles