We enjoy visiting with the vendors about their products. Often there are very unique stories about the products.
Anytime I can buy local, I really make a point to do it. It feels good to know you're supporting a family and their small business rather than a huge corporation. I love to show my children there are so many things that people can choose to do to make money. With no middle man, the prices are terrific.
Research shows that 80% of the retail goods Americans buy are from China.
I want our kids to know that meat and produce don't come from the supermarket.