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The
This year, the Reston Farmers
Market, which was recently named the best farmers market in all of
Five Reasons to Buy Local 1.
ENVIRONMENT: Small-scale
regional farming preserves green space and protects diverse wildlife
populations. 2.
TASTE:
Local produce is fresher and therefore tastes better. 3.
HEALTH:
Food grown close to where it’s consumed has better
nutritional value because it has experienced less deterioration
during transport. 4.
MONEY:
Buying regional produce and meats keeps nearby farmers in
business and puts your earnings back in the local economy.
Additionally, the green space preserved by supporting
regional agriculture keeps property taxes in check. 5. COMMUNITY: Farmers’ Markets are great places to meet the neighbors.
CUSTOM-DESIGNED
NOTECARDS NOW AVAILABLE
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Market Open May to
November
Sorry, no dogs are allowed at Reston Farmers' Market.
Lake Anne Plaza Website Reston
Market Website
Market Masters: John and Fran Lovaas - 703-318-9628; info@restonfarmersmarket.com
Webmaster: Sue Merk sbmerk@comcast.net
© 2006-08 Reston Farmers' Market Last update: 04/28/2008