Market on the Bayou

Why buy local?
On average our daily food travels 1,200-2,480 miles before it reaches our table. Buying local and supporting your local farmers has far reaching benefits.

• Decreases landfill material with less food packaging and waste
• Enjoy seasonal and unique food that is fresher, more flavorful and more nutritious
• Studies have shown that local produce contains up to 50% more vitamins and minerals
• Farmers and food makers selling directly to consumers keep a greater portion of their revenue
• Reduces the distance food travels, cutting down on fossil fuels, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
• Farmers Markets build spaces for community to gather, learn and grow
• Locally owned companies return more than 3 times as much revenue back into our local economy

Did you Know?
Farmers markets serve as invaluable educational sites and a rare bridge between urban and rural communities
There are more than 8,700 farmers markets in the U.S. registered with the USDA Farmers market Directory
115,000 farms in the U.S participate in farmers markets, run vegetable stands or sell directly to local businesses
US farmers market industry in 2023 was $1.3 billion (2.6% increase over 2022).