Tips on getting the best bang for your buck whilst grocery shopping!

[JNelson6563]

80. Farmer's markets are awesome.

I appreciate your goal with this post. Unfortunately we don't all have the same opportunities available to us though so it would be great if people from all over chimed in with suggestions of their own.

I am in northern Michigan which is pretty rural. We are fortunate in that we have all sorts of farms here, vineyards, and in my particular area, cherry orchards. We have a small but vibrant, busy downtown in the main city in the region. There is an awesome farmer's market and the place is so busy~all the time! So, obviously that is an excellent option for those who live near enough to such things.

Also, in little farms throughout the area people sell things like fresh eggs. You can see the chickens out in the barnyard just wandering around, when you buy the eggs. They are usually reasonably priced too.

When you can buy direct from the farmer/producer you know your food better, save money and help grow an individual or family's economy directly.

I do realize those who live in larger cities/urban areas don't always have these options available. I'd sure like to see that change.

Julie