Thursday, March 15, 2012

Farmers' Markets are More Affordable than You Think!


A 2011 study in Vermont found that for most organic items, it was cheaper to purchase them at a Farmers' Market than at a grocery store or co-op!

For 13 out of 14 organic items surveyed, the cheapest price was at a farmers' market!!

According to the study, even when comparing NON organic items, farmers' markets were sometimes cheaper than grocery stores (depending on the item).

To view the report, click here!

The Ukiah Farmers' Market is every Saturday at the Alex Thomas Plaza, on the corner of School and Clay St.
If you are using food stamps, the farmers' market is even more affordable for a limited time while we are offering the Food Stamp Double Match Program! Each week, the market will match up to $15 of EBT money at the Ukiah and Willits Farmers' Markets.

Try some delicious, local food at your nearest farmers' market this week and know that not only are you getting high quality, nutritious food, but you're also supporting your local farmers and the local economy.


Check out the McGrow page to learn more about what we are doing to help promote farmers' markets in Mendocino County.

To find out more about the farmers' markets in Mendocino County, click here!


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