2. Farm can usually sell their food at a much lower price than grocery stores. This is because they don't have to pay as many employees or pay for the food to travel
4. Buying food at your local farmer's market also helps the environment because it means your food did not have to be shipped from far away.
3. Since the food does not have to be packed and shipped to a far-away grocery store, it does not contain any additives or preservatives to keep it fresh.