Fresh Produce

With Summer coming we will soon have Farmer's Markets springing up in all the little towns.  Weekly markets are common. While checking out the produce be aware of local suppliers versus those who truck or import fruits and vegetables over great distances. Often the local produce might be a little less physically beautiful (waxed and uniform) but it frequently was picked that day and is fresher and less travelled.
Locally we have Organic Alberta Growers and Hutterite Colonies providing produce as well as trucked in produce from BC or Washington State. The prices are often similar so when possible buy local for longer lasting vegetables and fruits.
Through out the other months of the year Calgary and area shoppers can take advantage of The Good Food Box offering fresh produce in abundance for a very reasonable rate. The boxes are delivered to alocal depot where they can be picked up. Info in the link below.
http://ckpcalgary.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=60