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EDITORIAL: Farmers markets play a vital community role
Jun. 13—This week, the Farmer's Market Place in Austin received a grant of $4,380 from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, one of 29 farmer's markets across the state that benefit from the one-time funding to help expand nutrition assistance efforts during this summer's season.
According to a press release on Wednesday from MDA, farmers markets are a vital access point for Minnesotans who use nutrition assistance program benefits.
This is something that long-time shoppers of these markets will easily attest to as they make use of local purveyors of fresh produce, baked goods and so much more.
The Farmers Market Place has been a long-standing tradition in Austin, kicking off the week on Mondays at Main Street and Third Avenue NE, right next to the SPAM Museum. They always have a fresh assortment of goods that contribute not only the good tastes of fresh, home-grown or home-made items, but that are good for the area.
And the good news is, it's not the only one. There is also the Cedar River Farmers Market on Fridays and just a short jog down Highway 218 you'll find the Rose Creek Farmers Market on Tuesdays.
Food is always better when it's made with fresh ingredients, but it's also a prime destination for healthy eating. These goods are coming from their growing platforms within days of being ready.
They are grown holistically and oftentimes organically.
Not to mention, it's just very good food and you're helping out our local growers and our local communities. The farmers markets are a chance for everyone to win so take some time and help these producers out.
Every dollar you spend with them they are spending to bring you the same great products you've come to enjoy.
