Farmer's Market

I went to the saddest farmer's market today. It had one vendor and they did not have but about 3 veggies. I passed another vendor in another area of town. I knew most of their produce was going to have been shipped in from somewhere else but I decided to stop and be nosy about them. I found out where some of their produce came from but also found out they were a local family and knew some people I knew so... I decided to buy some stuff from them. I got red potatoes, onions (from their garden), tomatoes (from Texas or Florida), fresh roasted peanuts, and peaches. I only spent $12 but I think I got quite a bit. I think I will budget more next time and get more of each item. I made a contact that might help me learn to can and preserve my vegetables. I am most excited about that.

I think I am going to also budget some money for my friends the Hart's. They have a garden business and I want to support them more. It's just that as you notice in what I purchased, those are not items that are local yet! And, that's where I struggle. I want veggies and produce that are not locally grown.

I would like to get there one day- the day when I can only make and eat veggies that are locally grown. Maybe. One day!