Farmers keep it Fresh

The season may be changing but the veggies are still fresh

The University of Windsor  is holding its farmer’s market until Nov 5. At the market are sold fresh vegetables, and environmentally friendly products. The event was started three years ago to provide students with a closer and cheaper way of purchasing fresh produce. It also brings in local farmers, giving Windsorites food right from their own area.

“A lot of students don’t have this kind of access to fresh,
let alone local produce,” said Lina Chaker, organizer of the UWindsor Farmer’s Market. “They don’t need to take that bus to go to the grocery store.”

Chaker started as a volunteer when the market first started. She said it’s great for there to be an event which provides students the ability to purchase fresh food and to help out local farmers in the community. Although the vendors aren’t the only ones being helped out by this

“It’s not just a matter of helping farmers, it’s a matter of educating our youth,” said Kelly Flaming, one of the vendors at the market.

Young people need to be informed now about the importance of stocking their fridges with fresh meats, cheeses and vegetables, according to Flaming. He said the university is great place to bring this kind of information to students so they won’t be caught off guard by processed foods sold in stores. According to a study by Harvard researchers however, a healthy diet can cost a family of four $2,000 more. The study said this is due to food companies using highly complicated methods of cheaping the processing of food to maximize profits. There are many articles on the internet which can help budgeting households find a way to still stay healthy.

Local farmer’s markets are one of the best ways to do so.