Farmers' Markets Are Fresh Way to Experience Community

Enjoy the Food and Community Vibe at St. Louis Metro Area Farmers' Markets

Many fresh garden vegetables and fruits are at their peak in late summer, and area residents are capitalizing on the opportunity to get out and visit open-air markets to see these home-grown goodies and take them back to cook or grill for wholesome, healthy meals. Farmers markets are growing in popularity as people recognize the value of purchasing and preparing locally grown food that helps sustain local growers and the community. Shopping this way also assures that you are not contributing to emissions from transporting food long distances via trucks.

Visiting these markets is a great way to spend part of the day in the community - seeing and interacting with neighbors and vendors with interesting wares (food, crafts and other locally made products). People in many other parts of the world utilize these markets for a significant portion of their foodstuff purchases, and Americans increasing concerned about food quality, nutrition and the environment are jumping onto this sustainable bandwagon.