“Organic” OUT! “Local” IN!
Did you know that there are over 40 “Appalachian” farmers markets in Western North Carolina alone? We found some very interesting information on one of our many consulting assignments recently. And this impacts EVERY B&B/INN! Whether you serve a nice breakfast and social to your guests, or you have a restaurant or full service special events facility, the products you use speaks volumes about your quality.
We are blessed to have farmers/growers in the area that are so committed and devoted to their trade. They love their community and the god given resources that North Carolina has to offer. They put in a tremendous effort to grow and offer the very best products they can produce, and more often than not these products are not just some of the best items you can find in NC, but in the entire Southeast!
One other interesting part of searching out these local providers is how much $$$$ you save on food cost. Depending on how many meals you serve, these savings can add up fast and in our business every Quarter we save helps the bottom line. You many say that these small farmers and markets usually have higher prices, and you are probably correct. But, we would quickly point out that you buy only what you need, so you don’t have to get a case of something that will take you forever to use up. And, the quality of the products that you buy will last much longer then the store bought products that have been sitting on the shelves.
So not only are you getting the freshest products possible, but your guests will be thrilled to know that the eggs they are eating are from down the street at Mr. Jackson’s hatchery, or the goat cheese from our local farm! The area offers plentiful products that can be used for all meal times, so take the time to search these local markets out and do your part to support our farmers! Go to the web site below to find the local growers markets in your area! http://www.buyappalachian.org/
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