> . It's pretty objectively a waste of energy, money, and time Some would see it as saving energy, money and time because the product comes direct from the far

> . It's pretty objectively a waste of energy, money, and time Some would see it as saving energy, money and time because the product comes direct from the farm to the town, and you are cutting out all the middlemen (who's time you pay for and who want a profit margin), warehouses (who suck energy), long supply routes (using energy), etc. Oddly in poorer countries, farmers markets are the cheap place to get produce, and you will pay a premium to buy from a supermarket, whereas in rich countries that trend is reversed.