By Gabrielle Barone

A farmers market in Greensboro, North Carolina gives local businesses the opportunity to sell their products and produce.

Surrounding areas, like High Point, are considered food deserts and people have limited access to affordable and nutritious foods.

“It’s really good to buy local wine because it goes directly to a family who owns the business,” said Madison, a WoodMill Winery employee, “And with the fresh produce and everything, you want to support the local vendors, you want to support the farmers that grow here in North Carolina.”

Buying locally helps to create and maintain the jobs of friends, families and neighbors.

Ethan, employee of Eden’s Alcove, expresses how COVID-19 created a want to shop locally and created a desirable experience.

“I feel like with local businesses, like at the farmers market, you get to connect to people a lot more, and it just really strengthens the experience of just going out,” said Ethan.

Cynthia, an owner of Eden’s Alcove, emphasizes that shopping locally creates a connection to your neighbors.

“When you don’t shop locally, you’re ordering everything online,” said Cynthia. “I mean, yeah, there’s variety that you can on Amazon, but you’re certainly not going to get the quality and customer service that you get locally. People who know your name and know your face.”

People are able to enjoy the atmosphere while purchasing fresh and local products of a wider variety. COVID-19 only emphasized the fact that buying locally helps to invest in your community both socially and economically.

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You can visit the Piedmont Triad Farmer’s Market at 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd, Colfax, NC. 27235.

Gabrielle Barone is a senior majoring in Journalism. For contact inquiries, please email gbarone@highpoint.edu.