Local farmers are seeing a rise in sales as food cost increases in stores, says one local farmer.
“It’s great to see students come out and to support a local farm and also care about their nutrients,” said Kristina Courey a Co-Founder of New Moon Homestead in Ailsa Craig at a Fanshawe College Farmers market on the October 22. With the food cost increasing over the years, Courey stated her prices have almost match the prices of processed food.
“It’s great to be at a farmers market as you not only get to support farmers, but its a way to put a face to the farm and know who you’re buying from is someone in your community”
Courey did mention her food prices have gone up from a few years ago, stating they are the same if not less than what stores sell for. From the Canada food price report it found food prices are 27% higher now than five years ago, with the average family expected to spend almost $1,000 more this year compared to last year.
Farmers market isn’t just about supporting local but also is better for your body. As grocery stores use mass produce food with chemicals.
“We don’t use any chemicals in our food which makes it last longer, it’s all grown from the ground and harvested when ready using all natural materials from our farm,” Courey stated.
Meat cooler (Credit: Daniel Thuss XFM news)
At the market many Fanshawe students were interested in what was offered from New Moon Homestead. This is Kristina’s second time at one of Fanshawe’s markets selling peppers, honey, bacon, and more.
One student shared what she had.
“I got peppers, potatoes, and spinach. I’m starting to cook potatoes in my air fryer which I love, I use spinach for my eggs, and peppers as a snack,” said Talia Cooper, a student attending Fanshawe.
Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) is set to host their 4th market of the month on October 29.
