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  is it really?

  i just wanted to alert everyone to a recent article in the seattle times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?do ...) that argues that farmer's market food, on average, is actually less expensive than food bought in nearby grocery stores. obviously, a more in-depth study needs to be done, but this kind of work is a step in the right direction.

  part of the problem, i think, is that we all keep talking about how big a problem it is! cost is not the problem, access and stigma are the problems. we need to have more markets in poorer neighborhoods and we need to make people feel welcome to shop there. ebt (food stamps) need to be accepted and shoppers need to be able to purchase staple items as well as "boutique" foods.

  i feel fortunate to live in new york city where greenmarket does an amazing job tackling these issues. i hope they can be a model organization for other cities and towns across the country. On Ruminations on food, class, and Carlo Petrini posted 2 years, 5 months ago 17 Responses