When Greensburg is done going green, they'll have considered just about every aspect of eco-friendly living you can imagine-and that includes watching what you eat. And as you may know, one of the greenest ways to eat green is to shop at your local farmers' market.
Now farmers' markets are nothing new; they've long been a fantastic way to get fresh foods? you can find anything from produce to bread to meats. But with the current eco craze, they've (deservedly) seen a boom in popularity. And great as they are, there are still plenty of ways that even they can improve their already green operations.
Answering questions like whether you can get to the market in an eco friendly manner (by bike or public transit) or you can communicate effectively with the vendors can help determine just how green your farmers' market is.
The market in Portland, Oregon is a good example of a highly effective farmer's market-there's easy public transportation access, a helpful website, a whole slew of goods, wide open spaces, and friendly folks running the show. The New York City farmers' market is highly efficient and always public transit accessible and it goes a length towards making the city more sustainable, but venture out to Union Square on a Saturday and it's a little tough to comfortably meet the growers and sellers-it's always a bustling zoo out there.
That said, almost all farmers' markets are a step in the right direction, and they each have great qualities that make visiting the one in your town worthwhile regardless.
