First for Women – August 26, 2019

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“Few shoppers want to buy the bruised

apple or the zucchini that’s a touch soft,

but these often make the best dishes!

Offer to take these ‘damaged goods’

off the farmer’s hands at a discount.

And ask about soon-to-expire items:

It’s harder to sell bacon, milk and bread

that’s going to go bad in two days, but

who cares if you plan to eat it or freeze

it right away?” —Kathleen Willcox,

food expert, EdibleCommunities.com

Ask about almost-

expired items

“Ask the farmer what’s new or abun-

dant this week. They’re usually willing

to cut a discount for anything they

have a lot of, so it never hurts to ask.

Also, keep a few damp tea towels in

your bag to wrap around your produce

to help keep it fresh.” —Cindy Prentice,

executive director at HollyHillFarm.org

Snag great deals

on peak produce

money smarts

8 ways to save

“Whenever we locate a vendor with good prices and quality

organic produce, we start purchasing from them. Then we

ask the farmer if they have a website or newsletter or if we

can get on their email list. These lists almost always have

special deals for customers, like buying a certain number

and getting one item free or even a few freebies to try out.”

—Mary Banks, grandmother of four, Des Moines, IA

Get on the farmers’ lists

There’s no need to spend a

fortune on fresh fruit and

veggies this time of year!

Money-saving pros share

their secrets to stocking

up at roadside stands and

farmers markets—for less!