1. Presented by SDA and SEA Farmers Market Eating Locally

2. Farmers Market Definition: A farmers' market is an association or group of local farmers who assemble at a defined public location for the purpose of selling their agricultural products directly to consumers

3. A Market Near You! Lee Thomas Organic Market 12506 20th StN Moorhead, MN 56560 Community Farmers Market Dike East-Fargo, ND, MN 56547 Downtown Fargo Farmers Market 2nd Avenue and Broadway, US Bank Plaza Fargo, ND 58108

4. How Can I Find a Market Near Me? National Directory of Farmer’s Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture organizes farmers market by state and lists them within the directory. The directory includes dates, locations, and times of operation. If no market is listed within your area, contact your Chamber of Commerce, town or city hall, or state cooperative extension office.

5. What To Know When Shopping at the Market. Produce is available due to season Arrive early for the best selection Bring cash-many markets do not accept credit cards Bring reusable canvas bags Take advantage of any tasting or cooking demonstrations

6. How Do Prices Compare? Basic products cost around the same price You can find great bargains! Especially at the end of the day. Farmers do not want to bring home boxes of produce.

7. Are the Products Organic? Many farmers use an organic approach, but may not necessarily be USDA certified as it is a lengthy and costly process. Growing practices that tend to be good for the land are often good for individuals health as well.

8. Who Benefits? Small Farm Operators- Those who earn less than $250,o00 in annual receipts (94% of all farmers) Farmers and Consumers- Farmers have direct access to markets to supplement farm income. Consumers have access to locally grown, farm-fresh produce and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows the produce. The Community- Many urban communities where fresh, nutritious foods are scarce gain easy access to food. Farmers markets also help to promote nutrition education, wholesome eating habits, and better food preparation, as well as boosting the community’s economy.

9. Nutritious and Delicious! Fruits and Veggies are a vital source of many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals! Fiber- Folate- Potassium- Vitamin A- Vitamin C-

10. Fiber Diets which are rich in fiber have been shown to offer a variety of benefits including regular digestion and decreased risk of coronary artery disease. Sources: Navy beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, lentils, chick peas, artichokes

11. Folate Diets rich in folate may especially help women decrease the likely hood of infants born with brain or spinal cord defects Sources: Cooked spinach, black eyed peas, asparagus, great northern beans

12. Potassium Diets rich in potassium may help maintain healthy blood pressure. Sources: Bananas, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, lima beans, cooked greens, carrot juice, prune juice, tomato paste.

13. Vitamin A Diets rich in Vitamin A help fight infection and keep eyes and skin healthy Sources: Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, cantaloupe, red peppers,

14. Vitamin C Diets rich in vitamin C help heal cuts and wounds along with keeping gums and skin healthy. Sources: Red and green peppers, kiwi, strawberries, sweet potatoes, kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, pineapple, oranges, mangoes, tomato juice, cauliflower

15. How To Eat More Because “More Matters” 1. Keep fruit out where you can see it 2. Get some every meal, every day 3. Explore the produce aisle-try something new! 4. Bag the potatoes- instead choose other vegetables that are more nutrient dense and offer more slowly digested carbohydrates 5. Make it a meal- where vegetables take center stage!