Composting at the Saratoga Farmers Market, photo by Madison JacksonĪnd then, there are the green choices that extend further than the farmers’ market. Julia, one market customer, stopped by to return her glass maple syrup jar, calling choosing glass over plastic “the intuitive choice.” She chooses jars as they are reusable, returnable, recyclable, and she uses them to store granola at home before returning them. They often choose the more sustainable options even if it costs a little more. They religiously return their empty containers. Customers are prepared to shop with reusable totes and netted produce bags. That green focus is evident in customers’ minds, too.
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Reusable bags and package free produce at Owl Wood Farm, photo by Pattie Garrett But other food producers are equally responsible for operating sustainably,” said Shane Avery, owner of Junbucha.
“It’s obvious to consider the earth when you’re a farmer your hands are literally in the dirt. Think compostable mushroom boxes, egg carton returns, or glass deposits on items like maple syrup, yogurt, or kombucha. Many grow and produce their food with extra care for the environment, for instance by growing organically or choosing sustainable packaging. In contrast, practically all vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market live just a county away from the market. The Farmers Market Coalition cites that, on average, food travels over 1,000 miles from the point of production to the retail store. Most obviously, vendors produce food locally, cutting down on transportation impacts. At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, we like to think that every day is Earth Day.įarmers’ market operations are inherently more sustainable than factory and grocery store operations. Happy Earth Week! Some places celebrate Earth Day, others make it a weeklong event, and still others organize month-long festivities. Following the farm’s Instagram account is a great way to find out about upcoming events.By Emily Meagher Sustainable mushroom boxes at 518 Farms, photo by Pattie Garrett Attend a training event at the farm! Stay tuned for future announcements for informational workshops at Hidden Harvest Farm.If interested, please write to us at or speak to one of our members during a community drop-off window at the farm.
Please get in touch if you want to drop this off via Join our compost collective! We are happy to welcome new recruits into the small group of us who are processing compost and managing the hot composting system, and we can train you if you are new to the process.
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