I just returned from the farmer`s market, my adipose and muscle fibers nearly solidified into a saturated icicle of cold. I feel as if I have survived the same fate that many vegetables perish under, cryogenics! There is nothing that rivals the eagerness and desire I have to attend the harvest fest in the local city atrium every Saturday. (only maybe going to the co-op^.^) It fosters conscious consumers and interaction with the actual source(farmers). Not to mention it reduces the carbon footprint and enables one to purchase an item that has less *from garden to kitchen* time; the difference in freshness is remarkably detectable(especially considering the turgor). Many people are apprehensive about shopping at farmer`s markets, perhaps they are intimidated by the overwhelming selection and kiosks, perhaps the prices deter them, perhaps establishing relationships with the seller and knowing exactly where your food is coming from is too unfamiliar. I have heard that most associate farmers markets with affordability, while I have read about such sentiments in other articles, unfortunately the farmers market in my area is quite expensive. Subsequently, this makes the majority of the cafes and restaurants more costly(considering their tiny servings as well, your tiny servings wont defeat obesity damnit! *shakes fist*)
Pretty accurate representation of their doll sized portions ;-)


It all has to do with value and worth, organic and local food always warrants attention, and there are many associations to make with these magic words. What do they possibly imply? Concern for the environment and sustainability, supporting local farmers and enabling them to continue their actions with economic viability, awareness and education on the subject( why else would someone make the conscious effort to go organic without knowledge of it), healthy lifestyle(unless you are the type who goes for the organic potato chips, in that case you better put that down( every time I think of the word down, I think of the yeah yeah yeah's down boy ;-)!) Why should you go organic? do you want to protest the man`s conventional farming that is deleterious to the environment?! Nonorganics are brimming with pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and all other types of toxic shit(shit being included). These chemicals can be carcinogenic and provoke many negative reactions in the body. Organic is better for the environment; the soil is less eroded(and the nutrient content is richer), it doesn't pollute the land and water supply(thereby endangering both present and future generations, and it tastes better(don't be stubborn, you know it does)! The amount of times I've heard people complain about the vapid, flavorless quality of a tomato out of season; while I laugh maniacally stroking my organic roma and savoring its lycopenic phytochemicals.

It is never more an endearing sight than seeing a bunch of people carrying their reusable grocery bags and inquiring about certain matters with the farmers. Holy shit, the men there are hot and all sorts of rugged too! That isnt the main deciding factor for my attendance, I was there before it was swamped with aesthetically pleasing paradigms of masculinity and consciousness! It certainly doesn't hinder it either though ;-) The Farmer`s Market is by far one of thee best ways to network, especially for the local cafe and restaurant owners. Green is the new black damnit, and if you want to keep up with the times, you better make sure you flash "organic" and "local" all over the eco-friendly-recycled-paper-typed-in-soy-ink-menu! While there is a difference between a fad and a trend, (trends are more long term I believe), if this is a fad, it is at least an advantageous one.