Farmers Markets Growing in Mississippi

The trend to buy local, organic and fresh produce is growing. Fortunately for Mississippi, our state has plenty to offer all over the state. Many of our Main Street towns have great Farmers Markets available to the public, such as Tupelo and Natchez. Others, like Hattiesburg, are in the process of developing a Farmers Market with the help of the MSU Office of Agricultural Communications. The slogan "Make Mine Mississippi" supports the trend of buying fresh produce locally.

Generally the prices at Farmers Markets are lower than at supermarkets. With the high cost of fuel, buying local also means saving money. But people like going to Farmers Markets for more than the fresh produce - they also like the atmosphere. Customers can chat with the farmers and each other; there is a camaraderie. People like knowing where their food came from and who grew it.  (Picture of Farmers Market sign in Turnrow bookstore in Greenwood).