It’s farmers’ market season and there’s an abundance of farmers’ market options around our city. But what makes HSCA’s farmers’ market so special?
Hyper-Local
Approved Alberta Farmers’ Markets must maintain a “Made, Baked, or Grown” ratio of 80%. That means four of every five vendors must sell Albertan products that they, their staff, or their family members have created. For the past five years, the HSCA Farmers’ Market has had an MBG ratio of at least 90%, and this number has improved every year.
Meet the Maker
Compared to other Calgary markets, most vendors at the HSCA Farmers’ Market are responsible for creating the goods they sell, rather than hiring staff members to do it for them. This means they literally stand behind their products and can answer any questions about how they’re made!
Save the Environment and Support the Local Economy
Because the HSCA Farmers’ Market is truly local, you can be certain that your dollars are going back into the local economy. Shopping from local producers also reduces your ecological footprint, because goods don’t have to be shipped huge distances before arriving on the shelf, as they often are in big-box grocery stores.
Although times are difficult right now for most of us, the benefits of shopping locally have never been more important!
What do you think makes the HSCA’s Farmers’ Market special? Email [email protected] to share your thoughts with our community.
The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market outdoor season is here. Join us outdoors every Wednesday for local goods and community building.
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