Although many similar products are available in grocery stores, some U-High students still visit local farmers markets. Students provided their reasoning for visiting farmers markets, with many mentioning fresh produce and community-building.
“Products at a farmers market tend to be a lot more fresh because you’re getting it directly from the source rather than the secondhand supplier.”
— Maya Livni, junior
“I think it’s worth the effort because it feels a lot more local, and it feels like I’m helping my community, and overall I enjoy the experience more.”
— Ruby Koyner, junior
“I absolutely, definitely think it’s worth it to go to a farmers market over a grocery store. I did my service for the sophomore service requirement at the 64th Street Farmers Market, and I think it’s just nice to have that human connection that you just cannot have at a grocery store.”
— Jimmy Yu, sophomore
“I think that going to a farmers market is definitely with the effort because I feel like it’s so much more of a community experience than just buying food. I see the same people in my neighborhood every week, and it’s really great to support local businesses and farmers, and I find that the produce is so much better quality than what you find in the store.”
— Samara Grossman, sophomore
