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Food for Thought at Smith Mountain Lake!!

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential Waterfront Properties

MarketVirginia has long been known as an agricultural state. In recent years we have become known for our beautiful wineries and orchards. It only makes sense that Farmer's Markets are a wonderful place to take full advantage of the area we live in. Right here in Smith Mountain Lake/ Moneta we have Moneta /Smith Mountain Lake Community Market. This market is a season market open through October 31st. Roanoke Natural Food Co-Op has locally grown food available all year round and is open to members and non-members to purchase fresh and organic produce.

Green is Good!

"Going Green" is a very popular catch phrase. Many people are doing their best to "buy organic" in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. But did you know buying at a local farmer's market can make a larger "green" impact than just buying organic? The more shipping involved, the more damage you can have to the environment. Roanoke Natural Food Co-Op has the Gold Standard when it comes to produce; locally grown organic food. If you don't have this available in your area, buying at the local Farmer's Market is the next best thing!

Show Me the MONEY!

One of the top reasons for shopping at a local Farmers Market is economic. Normally, you can get fresher produce at a lower price than what you will find at a supermarket. By eliminating the costs of shipping and handling you get to keep more money in your pocket! Even better, by buying produce at the local market, you are helping keep your money in the community. This will help keep the economy healthy in your area!

 Closer = Healthy

Did you know if you buy from a community market, you may be buying foods that pack a more nutritional punch than food that has been shipped across the country?  Locally grown food can be picked when it is ripe, farmers do not have to allow for shipping time. Fruits and vegetables increase in nutritional value the closer they get to ripening, so the closer=the healthier!! Not to mention it tastes so GOOD!!

Other Local Farmer's Markets

In Franklin County and Bedford County VA, we have several local markets! The Westlake Farmer's Market (next to Lake Inn Motel) is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 10.The Bedford Farmer's Market in Centertown Bedford is open Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Farmer's Market in downtown Rocky Mount is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

So come on out this Saturday and enjoy the fall bounty of our local markets! Come for a visit and if you like it, then move here! If you are ready to live healthy and happy at Smith Mountain Lake, call Vicki Millehan! She can help you find the pick of the crop when it comes to Lakefront properties!

 

Comments (2)

Kathy Knight
Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC
BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

Everyone loves farmers markets Vicki.. good luck...

Oct 02, 2009 02:11 AM
Vicki Millehan
Prudential Waterfront Properties - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Vickinulls Lake Homes - Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Thaks, Kathy.

Nov 21, 2010 02:15 PM