Reply #10: Absolutely, but you do need to buy when the local produce appears.

[Frustratedlady]

At this point in time, much of the produce is still shipped in to the vendors, but it is still better since it doesn't have as much handling. Our farmers' market just opened a couple weeks ago and it was so crowded, you could hardly get up to a stand.

If you want to test the difference, try fresh broccoli or green beans, as well as the tomatoes and strawberries. You will be pleasantly surprised. Besides, you are helping the small business person rather than corporate...not that there is anything wrong with your large grocery stores, but more of your money stays local. Actually, I found the prices lower than the stores. This week, I bought melons, new potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes and a pie.

We have an abundance of fresh bakery, too. Breads, pastries, pies, homemade noodles, jams/jellies, pickles, etc. What fun!