photos by David Halterman

The Durango Farmers Market kicked off its 24-week season at 8 a.m. last Saturday with huge crowds and perfect weather. Weak and malnourished after the long winter, locals happily cleaned out nearly every farm of its produce, meat, and cheese. Supporting the Farmers Market not only strengthens local farms, it also strengthens the community. And besides that, it is the best food you could possibly put into your body, period. So help yourself and the community: support local foods.