Market Reminder

The market will be open until tomorrow at high noon. There is still loads of produce and locally produced goods available.

In Jo Robinson’s book, Eating on the Wild Side, she notes certain vegetables have high respiration rates. Veggies like broccoli and artichokes are heavy breathers when they are harvested resulting in a rapid drop in moisture and nutrients. In a study done in 2003, after ten days (optimistic time period for veggies to be harvested and shipped to the grocery story), broccoli had “lost more than 80 percent of its glucosinolates, 75 percent of a class of phyonutrients called flavonoids, and 50 percent of its vitamin C.” The nutrition had been released due to respiration. So, is eating local more healthy? If we consider respiration a factor, then yes. The produce you purchase from our local growers cuts the ten day window down to 1-2 days. In some cases, the produce you purchase on Saturday was cut early that same day!

Be fresh, eat fresh!

Remember, you can always schedule your volunteer time in advance. Feel free to sign up here: Volunteer Spot.

Cheers

Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager