A professor of economics at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS, Mark Klinedinst is committed to exploring diverse topics within socioeconomics, and, among his works, he edited the book Katrina Ten Years After, which shares insights into how the city of New Orleans has recovered in the decade following the devastating Hurricane Katrina. In addition to his professional activities, Mark Klinedinst serves on the board of directors of the Hattiesburg Farmers Market.
Farmers markets operate in both small towns and cities across the U.S., and they furnish a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other food products from local purveyors. Here are some of the benefits of shopping at a farmers market according to leading food organizations.
1. Peak produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the quality of the produce at farmers markets. The fruits and vegetables are freshly picked and in-season to maximize their nutritional value and flavor.
2. Support of local farmers. According to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), small family farms struggle to compete with large agribusiness in the U.S. Individuals can support the small farming industry by directly buying products from local farmers.
3. Sustainability. The Farmers Market Coalition states that 75 percent of farmers who sell their goods at farmers markets report utilizing organic farming practices.
Farmers markets operate in both small towns and cities across the U.S., and they furnish a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other food products from local purveyors. Here are some of the benefits of shopping at a farmers market according to leading food organizations.
1. Peak produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the quality of the produce at farmers markets. The fruits and vegetables are freshly picked and in-season to maximize their nutritional value and flavor.
2. Support of local farmers. According to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), small family farms struggle to compete with large agribusiness in the U.S. Individuals can support the small farming industry by directly buying products from local farmers.
3. Sustainability. The Farmers Market Coalition states that 75 percent of farmers who sell their goods at farmers markets report utilizing organic farming practices.
