Fresh From the Farm Food is an essential requirement for living. When it comes to food; nutritional value and taste are the main concerns of most people. But what about how the food was produced, who produces it and where it is being sold. These subjects usually do not factor into the average consumer’s grocery decisions. Given the current struggle of Canada’s agricultural community it may be time to reconsider the choices one …showed first 75 words of 874 total…

…showed last 75 words of 874 total…not beneficial to anyone. With the threat of global warming it is important to cut down on the amount of dangerous chemicals being put into the air by vehicles. Farm markets are local, sometimes held right on a farm, and thus require little or no transportation of the goods. Shopping at farm markets helps cut down on the pollution of the atmosphere and this is an indirect gain for both farmer and consumer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**