Farmers' markets in Costa Rica

There is no replacement for good nutrition. We all know that processed foods are very harmful for our body. Many diseases are caused due to poor nutrition. In fact, there is a saying: "The man digs his grave with his own mouth." This is very true; this is why I love knowing that in Costa Rica, there are many agricultural fairs serving the community several days a week.

 

The farmers' markets were founded about 25 years ago in order to create a space where small and medium domestic producers could be in direct relationship with consumers, offering fresh, quality and good prices.

 

There are so far 74 located at agricultural fairs or farmer markets across Costa Rica. What is to be expected from them? An economic and cultural exchange as well as a secure source of safe and nutritious food for all Costa Ricans.

In the farmers' agricultural producers can participate, livestock, fisheries, forestry, poultry, agribusiness and artisans, which must be authorized by a license that certifies.

you will be able to get all kinds of vegetables as well as any tropical fruit you can think of.

 

For this reason, the National Production Council is the institution responsible for regulating and supervising the National Farmers' Fair.

 

Different institutions are endorsing the modernization of agricultural fairs in order to promote best operating conditions and exchange, both for producers and for consumers who visit.

The Interagency Commission agricultural fairs (CIFA), formed by the National Board of Trade, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Confederation of Agricultural Centers and the National Council Production, have combined their interests in order to promote changes to meet the demands of consumers.

 

As part of this commitment, this space is created so that consumers and producers have access to complete and current information about the farmers' market and how to make the best use of these.

A positive factor is that all the farmers' need to have some basic services like water, electricity, health services and the platforms where products are displayed. However, some also include parking, sheds or canopies.

A requirement to be met by all the fairs held in public, is that the place must be in good condition with no holes or drains that represent any danger to the people attending.

So if you are visiting Costa Rica, be sure to come to the fair farmer.