With Farmers' Markets in abundance in Los Angeles, there's never a lack of fresh, organic, local produce at your fingertips. This afternoon, join Nancy - our Dynamic You Fitness Nutrition Program Manager - for a 'field trip' to the Motor Avenue Farmers' Market.
Whether you can join Nancy this afternoon or you've already got plans, we'd love for you to make a habit of this kind of thing. Farmers' Markets are one of the best ways to assure your nutrition is at the top of its' game. Farmers Markets vary in size, and generally represent the agricultural region. Farmers, or their representatives, sell directly to consumers the food and goods which they have produced themselves.
What's even more impressive, according to a 2008 survey conducted by the Farmers Markets Today magazine, more than 85% of farmers' market vendors traveled fewer than 50 miles to sell at a farmers market - with more than half traveling less than ten miles to their market.
Compare that to some regions where seven to fourteen days can go by between the time produce is picked and when it becomes available at a supermarket. Not to mention it can often travel 1,200 miles before reaching the final consumer.
Though Farmers' Markets like The Original Farmers' Market in Los Angeles (with a rich history at almost 79 years old) and the Santa Monica Farmers' Market are well-established and known to many, there are so many others throughout the week in and around our area.
Sites like the USDA's Farmers Market Directory, Local Harvest, and EatWellGuide are just a few of the resources to help you locate the farmers' market best for you.
Grab your cart or re-useable bags and go!
