Buy fresh, buy local

[Food Network Fan]

Buy fresh, buy local

Entertainment
By Brittany Boyd
Source: Fairfax County Times
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008
UPDATED TUESDAY, APRIL 22 2008

Now is an exciting time of year for lovers of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and home-baked goods. Open-air farmers markets chock full of locally produced items are beginning to open around the county.

The largest crop of markets is run by the county, with 11 locations open Tuesdays through Saturdays from early May to late October or mid-November. A handful of additional markets are hosted by services clubs, churches and nonprofit organizations.

Smart Markets Inc., a newly formed nonprofit organization, is debuting two markets in the parking lot of Whole Foods Market in Fair Lakes and at Reston Town Square at Reston Town Center.

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[Chefnot]

I think most of the farm markets are, well, full of it.

[Clove]

This is all part of the Slow Food mission.
Slow Food USA

[Food Network Fan]

We have a farmers market here. I don't get down to that part of town very often. It's not that far, it's just easier to go to Kroger. If I want something special when it's in season though I will go look for things like corn. Kroger does have a lot of nice things though and often it is cheaper than what they have at the market. I think many people here locally sell to Kroger so much of it might be the same thing.