Think Organic Food Is Too Expensive? Try the Farmers’ Market

For the best “bang for your buck”, try your local Farmers’ Market.  You should find the organic produce is fresher as well as less expensive.

More of us are buying organic food than ever. The USDA Economic Research Service reported in October that sales of organics totaled $28 billion in 2012, an 11% increase from the previous year and have completely rebounded after declining between 2007 and 2009.

What we can’t credit for the organic bump, however, is lower bills for such foods at checkout. Continually higher costs of organic foods is prohibitive for many middle and low-income Americans.

Consumers may be shocked to learn that, most likely, their favorite organic brand is owned by a multinational agribusiness. An infographic every advocate for healthy, sustainable food should see shows the top 100 organic brands in the United States—and their ties to Big Food.

More consumers are buying directly from nearby farmers, either at markets or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

Local, organic food is becoming increasingly available to even low-income families through nutrition assistance programs.

For healthy, affordable food, consumers may be better off looking to their local farm stand. 

Locally, you can check out The Ramsey Farmers’ Market:

http://www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org/

For More Information:

http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/11/08/why-local-may-be-cheaper-organic?cmpid=foodinc-fb