Colorado Proud

Ahh yes, the growing season is upon us in Colorado (FINALLY!!) and that means that it's time for our beloved farmers' markets to open up.

Okay, there are some folks that have been livin' la vida locavore so-to-speak with their year-round markets. Sincere thanks go to Denver Urban Homesteading with its Indoor Farmers Market and to the Highland's In Season Local Market.

But as for now, this is the time for the rest of the farmers' markets to join the locavore party. They are one of the best ways to eat locally as well as support local artisans such as soap makers and bakers. LocalHarvest.org has a great blurb on why eating locally is environmentally important that I can't resist sharing: