If you have a vacation day to
use and want a low-cost, local option for spending it, you could run errands or
catch up on household chores. Or, if
you’re a marketer in need of a “fresh” perspective, you could visit your local
farmers’ market.
What can you gain from an
otherwise ordinary-sounding exercise?
More than just a necessity like doing laundry or paying bills, shopping
for groceries at a local farmers’ market may just provide you with a little physical
and psychological respite from the daily work grind. By shopping at a farmers’ market, you
- Support local businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Remind yourself that no matter how much your organization or industry struggles, few businesses are as dependent on factors and influences beyond their control as farming.
- Maximize the flavor and nutrients you intake from your produce (nothing lost in travel time), protecting your body against the effects of stress.
- Get outside and moving, even if it is a leisurely pace.
To
find your nearest farmers’ market, check your local newspaper for listings or
search online by county for locations and dates. For a comprehensive look at the available
farmers’ markets in the D.C. and surrounding area, see The Washington Post’s
interactive map at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/lifestyle/dc-farmers-markets-interactive-map/.
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