“Working in partnership with 35 farmers— many of whom are women or immigrants, and who use climate-smart practices—we have curated over 78,000 pounds of produce to nourish families in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Rafael

There are countless reasons to buy local food. From mouth-watering fruit, produce at the peak of freshness, delicious meals made with love and local ingredients, to meeting the people who grow your food. Here are ten reasons why to support farmers markets.