How to Save Money Getting Food from the Farm

Getting food fresh from the farm offers you a number of different benefits. The food is healthier. It is locally grown so it's better for the environment. Your purchases support self-employed farmers. It's a great way to get your food. Here are some tips for saving money on this great way of life.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Farms in your area.

1. Research the farms in your area. Learn which farms there are, how big they are and what types of crops they offer.

2. Get to know the farmers at these local farms. Face-to-face networking will go a long way towards helping you to save money on farm foods.

3. Ask about getting farm-fresh food delivered to your home. Many farms will happily put a box together for you every week. If you aren't picky about which types of foods you get, you can get a large box of food for a very affordable price.

4. Visit your local farmers' markets. Work on making deals with the farmers to reduce the cost of the food. These deals may include bartering for your food or buying foods in bulk. Since you've already gotten to know these farmers, it should be fairly easy to work something out.

5. Consider working on a local farm in exchange for some food. Volunteering your time is a great way to get fresh farm food at no cost.

6. Track your spending. By learning what you spend on your farm food, you can adjust your methods to further reduce the costs of your food.

Tips & Warnings

• U-pick farms are also a great way to save money on farm fresh food plus they're a fun experience.
• There are programs that offer farm deliveries but many of these can be pricey. Get personal with the farmers instead.

Resources

• Ways of Getting Food Fresh from the Farm