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despite the cooler season drawing upon us , it doesn ’ t mean it ’ s time to be ditching your farmers markets and heading to your local supermarkets .
People often have the misconception that farmers markets are overpriced compared to supermarkets , but in actual fact most of the time they turn out to be cheaper , if not the same price . Whats more you ’ re getting organically , locally sourced produce and doing your bit in helping the farmers in your community .
The London Farmers Market is a group which operates markets all around the city , enabling local farmers to sell their products to the public . There goal is to increase farmer incomes and provide quality local food to urban communities , supporting traditional animal breeds and heritage vegetables and fruits . They offer an endless range of both seasonal and all year round produce , so that there is always something to suit your needs . The group makes it essential that producers must raise , grow and bake everything they sell to uphold the high standards guarantee that Londoners are buying food from the farm and not a wholesaler .
Every week in London , areas are transformed into communities where you can fill shopping baskets and try out new foods . Currently featured in 20 different areas in London , including South Kensington , Walthamstow and Notting Hill , they are situated in car parks , school playgrounds , university grounds and town squares . The list continues to expand as they are open for peoples suggestions in suitable areas to hold more markets . So if you feel you are in need of a Farmers Market in your area head over to their website www . lfm . org . uk .
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