Strawberries, anyone? Join Farmer Roger Ball on the Halifax Mall on Thursday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Office of State Personnel and our many partners kicked off the Farmer on the Mall Project Tuesday on the Bicentennial Mall. A pilot project of the State Employees Wellness Initiative, Farmer on the Mall will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the growing season.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the most positive things you can do to benefit your health. A plant-based diet helps to reduce the risk of many chronic illnesses. At the same time, consuming local produce benefits the local economy. It is estimated that for every dollar spent, $3 to $7 is returned to the local economy.
As the growing season progresses, so will the offerings at Farmer on the Mall. I, personally, am looking forward to fresh corn, tomatoes and butter beans. But no matter what your palette craves, you know it’s going to be good. Because we all know Goodness Grows right here in North Carolina!
For more information, visit http://www.osp.state.nc.us/Wellness/farmeronthemall.htm
By the way, the strawberries are delicious!