Source: Laura McMullen, FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, 6/4/18


 
The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than 'tomayto’ versus 'tomahto.’ And buying fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets offers opportunities to save money in ways you might not find at a grocery store.
The produce sold at most supermarkets is typically harvested before it’s ripe, says Chris Curtis, executive director of Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets. Then it’s transported ” often long distances ” before arriving at the store, she says. 

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